Rapper GloRilla was arrested earlier this week after turning herself in to authorities in Forsyth County, Georgia, on felony drug possession charges stemming from a burglary investigation at her home. The 25-year-old artist, born Gloria Woods, was released on a $22,260 bond shortly after her arrest on Monday, July 22.

According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home invasion call at Woods’ residence in the early hours of Saturday, July 20. While GloRilla was out of town, performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis at the time, three suspects reportedly entered her home and attempted to steal personal belongings. One of the occupants inside the house opened fire at the intruders, but no injuries were reported.

“The suspects fled the scene, and it does not appear that any of them were struck,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Despite an immediate response, the suspects were not located. Investigators began processing the scene, and due to the nature of the incident, which involved a break-in and gunfire. Major Crimes detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were deployed.

While securing the property, deputies noted a strong smell of what they believed to be marijuana. This prompted a call to the Lanier Regional Drug Task Force, which later secured a search warrant for the premises. During the subsequent search, agents reported discovering “a significant amount of marijuana in plain view” in the master bedroom closet, as well as an unspecified quantity of a Schedule I controlled substance.

Although Woods was not present during the home invasion, she was later charged with felony possession of marijuana and felony possession of a Schedule I drug. Representatives for the rapper have criticized law enforcement’s actions, suggesting the arrest prioritizes minor drug charges over addressing the violent crime committed at the home.

In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), GloRilla addressed the arrest: “My house got home invaded Saturday while I was in Indianapolis performing for the WNBA All-Star Game. And instead of focusing on finding the suspects, they focused on some cannabis.” She added, “Long story short, my house gets home invaded and I’m the only one that gets arrested.”

GloRilla’s legal team, led by attorneys Marissa Goldberg and Drew Findling of The Findling Law Firm, issued a sharp rebuke of how the case has been handled by authorities. In a statement to Rolling Stone, they criticized the decision to pursue charges against Woods while the individuals responsible for the home invasion remain at large.

“Ms. Woods is a victim, not a suspect,” the lawyers wrote. “This is a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become. When her family members did the right thing and called law enforcement, instead of investigating the violent home invasion and theft, they sought a search warrant for what they believed was a small amount of marijuana. Law enforcement then issued arrest warrants for her, even though she hadn’t been home in some time.”

The statement also emphasized that Woods' relatives, who were home at the time of the break-in, were left shaken by the incident, which allegedly involved the theft of high-value jewelry. Her attorneys further condemned the fact that no suspects have been identified or charged in connection to the burglary.

Despite public criticism, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office maintains that all aspects of the case are being pursued. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” Sheriff Ron Freeman said in a statement. He confirmed that detectives have collected forensic evidence believed to be tied to the intruders. However, Freeman added, “At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”

As the burglary investigation continues, GloRilla’s legal team says they are prepared to challenge the charges in court, reiterating that the rapper had no involvement in the criminal activity discovered during her absence.