Ravens CB Martin cited on drug abuse charge

Jul 1, 2008 - 12:47 AM CLEVELAND (Ticker) -- Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin on Monday was cited for drug abuse for suspected possession of marijuana stemming from an incident Saturday night at Cleveland International Airport.

Martin was not arrested but was charged with a minor misdemeanor after airport security discovered three small packets believed to be marijuana as he was checking in for a flight late Saturday afternoon.

The 23-year-old Martin must appear in court on July 15 in Cleveland.

"We are aware of the situation with Derrick, and we have talked with him about this," the Ravens said in a statement. "There is a due process taking place, and we are following that."

Brad Cicala, the agent for Martin, said he was still in the process of gathering information on the incident and therefore cannot comment at this time.

A sixth-round pick out of Wyoming in 2006, Martin appeared in all 16 games for Baltimore last season, recording 40 tackles and making a pair of interceptions.