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Two UNA students were arrested Sept.

15 on drug charges after allegedly smoking marijuana in Rivers Hall

on campus, according to officials.

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“font-size: 12pt;”>Robert Travis Steele, 18, of Columbus, Ga. and

Andrew Patrick Barber,19, of Opelika, were charged with

second-degree possession of marijuana and drug

paraphernalia.

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“font-size: 12pt;”>Steele and Barber were both arrested by UNA

police and taken to the Lauderdale County Detention Center and

booked on drug charges.

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“font-size: 12pt;”>According to police records, Steele was hiding

in the closet when officers came in to the room. Steele, Barber and

a third subject were in the room when Residence Life staff and

police officers responded to the call.

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“font-size: 12pt;”>Use or possession of illegal drugs or drug

paraphernalia is strictly prohibited on campus, according to UNA’s

Code of Conduct. Residence Halls have a no tolerance drug standard,

and students who are found in violation are immediately removed

from the residence halls.

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