Bode Miller says arrest was over friend's cannabis. Cops say skiing great had psychedelic mushrooms
Key takeaways
- U.S. alpine skiing great Bode Miller is facing two misdemeanor drug charges following his arrest in Idaho earlier this month.
- The actual drug involved and who possessed it isn’t clear, with Miller and the arresting officer providing different accounts of those details from the June 6 arrest in Fremont County.
- The six-time Olympic medalist has implied he was arrested because, unbeknownst to him, his friend was carrying cannabis and a pipe while riding in a car Miller was driving.
Retired U.S. alpine skier Bode Miller attends an event on Jan. 21 in Kitzbuehel, Austria. The six-time Olympic medalist was arrested earlier this month and faces a pair of misdemeanor drug charges. (Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow June 24, 2026 10:56 AM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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U.S. alpine skiing great Bode Miller is facing two misdemeanor drug charges following his arrest in Idaho earlier this month.