A Belmont freshman faces charges after Campus Security discovered drug paraphernalia and psychedelics were found in his dorm room on Wednesday.
After a search of his room Campus Security found 19 grams of Psilocybin, 10 bags containing gummy edibles, 13 THC vape pens, a digital scale and $254, in the room of Grant Sakamoto, according to Metro police documents.
“We can confirm that Belmont student Grant Sakamoto was arrested on campus Wednesday evening by Metro Nashville Police on suspected drug-related charges. Belmont is deeply committed to our students’ safety and wellbeing, which includes ensuring we maintain a drug-free campus,” said Belmont University in a statement to the Vision.
Campus Security alerted Metro police who arrested Sakamoto Wednesday night.
He admitted to buying the drugs from an unknown person and promoting the sale of his drugs on his Instagram, according to the affidavit.
Belmont declined to comment on the status of the criminal investigation due to its ongoing nature.
Sakamoto is charged with drug possession, drug possession with the intent to sell and possessing drug paraphernalia and is scheduled to appear in court on March 14.
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This article was written by Ty Wellemeyer and Braden Simmons