Apparently there's nothing better to do when you're the sheriff in Columbia, South Carolina because according to sources, Michael Phelps might be charged for the picture of him and a bong that's floating around:
In a statement issued Tuesday, Sheriff Leon Lott Jr. said an investigation is underway – and charges could be pending against the Olympic star, 23.
"If someone breaks the law in Richland County, we have an obligation as law enforcement to investigate and to bring charges," the statement said. "The Richland County Sheriff's Department is making an effort to determine if Mr. Phelps broke the law. If he did, he will be charged in the same manner as anyone else. The Sheriff has a responsibility to be fair, to enforce the law and to not turn a blind eye because someone is a celebrity."
"If someone breaks the law in Richland County, we have an obligation as law enforcement to investigate and to bring charges," the statement said. "The Richland County Sheriff's Department is making an effort to determine if Mr. Phelps broke the law. If he did, he will be charged in the same manner as anyone else. The Sheriff has a responsibility to be fair, to enforce the law and to not turn a blind eye because someone is a celebrity."
Sounds like someone wants to make a name for himself. He probably figured if swimming could make someone an instant celebrity, then why can't busting someone for smoking pot in a picture? See how that works? Full circle.
