Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine and Ecstasy in Las Vegas on Friday, according to CBS Local in Los Angeles. Vanessa Murphy of CBS 8 News tweeted that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the arrest, which occurred at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand hotel.
Jarret Stoll arrested for cocaine and Ecstasy possession in Las Vegas
Jarret Stoll was reportedly arrested for drug possession at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas.
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Police reportedly notified the NHL of the arrest. Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider talked with a team spokesman who confirmed that the team is aware of the arrest. The Kings later released a statement.
“We are aware of police reports out of Clark County, Nevada regarding Jarret Stoll. Our organization is concerned and has begun conducting a thorough internal investigation,” the statement read. “While we continue to actively gather facts, we are withholding further comment at this time.”
Stoll notched six goals and 11 assists in 76 games on the Kings’ third line. His 17 points were his fewest since his 2002-03 season in Edmonton, when he appeared in just four games. The arrest comes at a particularly bad time for the 32-year-old, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Los Angeles missed the playoffs this season, just one year after winning its second Stanley Cup in three seasons. Last October, defensman Slava Voynov was suspended indefinitely from the Kings after being arrested on domestic violence charges.
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