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September 7, 2010

Charge dropped against Oklahoma State player

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CHICKASHA — STILLWATER (AP) — A possession of a controlled substance charge has been dismissed against Oklahoma State safety Victor Johnson but he still faces accusations of obstructing a police officer and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Court records show the misdemeanor count was dropped Wednesday and an Oct. 18 disposition hearing was scheduled for the remaining charges.

Johnson was arrested in July after university police responded to a suspicious odor complaint at his apartment. Officers said they found marijuana after obtaining a search warrant.

Johnson's attorney, William Baker, said a woman made a statement to authorities that she was responsible for the marijuana and Johnson didn't have it in his possession. Payne County District Attorney Rob Hudson says Johnson also tested negative for marijuana when he took a drug test shortly after his arrest.

The Tulsa World first reported the story on its website.

Oklahoma State opens the 2010 football season at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Cowboys will play host to Washington State University.

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