On July 20, 2025, police responded to a reported burglary at GloRilla’s Atlanta residence in Forsyth County. She was away in Indianapolis performing at the WNBA All-Star Game. Deputies say three individuals entered the home and began removing items when an armed occupant inside fired at them. The intruders fled unharmed.
During the burglary investigation, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana. They obtained a search warrant and discovered what they described as a “significant amount” of marijuana and an unspecified scheduled controlled substance in her master bedroom closet. On July 22, GloRilla, legal name Gloria Hallelujah Woods, voluntarily turned herself in. She was released later that day on a $22,260 bond.
GloRilla Speaks Out
On July 24, GloRilla took to X (formerly Twitter) to condemn the handling of her arrest. She wrote in all caps:
“CRAZY‼️ My House got Home Invaded Saturday While I was in Indianapolis performing…instead of Focusing on finding the Suspects, they focus on some cannabis.”
She further clarified:
“1. So no I wasn’t busted 2. My house got robbed 3. I wasn’t home. Long story short my house gets home invaded and Im the only one that gets arrested. So that’s tea.”
Her frustration was echoed by her legal team, attorneys Marissa Goldberg and Drew Findling. They issued a statement calling the arrest “a disturbing window into how warped law enforcement priorities have become.” They argued officers prioritized a drug search warrant instead of pursuing the violent burglary suspects. Her team emphasized that Woods is a victim—not a suspect—and lamented that no arrest warrants have been issued for those who unlawfully entered her home.
Sheriff’s Office Response
Sheriff Ron Freeman commented publicly: “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice.” He also emphasized, “At the same time, we must continue to uphold and enforce the law in all aspects of this case.”Investigators have not yet identified or located the three suspects, despite ongoing efforts and the collection of forensic evidence.
Tour Plans Continue Despite Legal Drama
This marks GloRilla’s second arrest in Georgia within approximately 18 months, following a DUI arrest last year in Gwinnett County. Despite the legal turmoil, her music plans are progressing. She is currently on the Glorious Tour and intends to headline a major show in Memphis—dubbed the “1st Annual Glo‑Bash”—on July 25. Her team says that concert is still on as scheduled.
Under Georgia law, possession of more than one ounce of marijuana constitutes a felony. If convicted, Woods could face significant prison time. Public reaction has been swift: fans and commentators are debating whether police misdirected priorities by arresting the victim of a break-in, rather than focusing on the perpetrators of the home invasion.