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Prosecutor to Ron White: You're Goin' Down!

Posted May 7th 2009 2:25PM by TMZ Staff

Ron WhiteSometimes a cigar isn't just a cigar --because officials in North Dakota are planning on going after Ron White for illegally firing up a stogie during his stand-up act.

Sources tell TMZ the Bismarck City Attorney's office will pursue the complaint, filed by the police department, when a plain-clothed officer witnessed White breaking a city ordinance against smoking in a public place.

According to the cop, and anyone else who's ever seen or heard of Ron White, the comedian lit and smoked his cigar at least three different times during the show.

We're told since it was White's first infraction, he'll only have to pay a $100 fine.

Ron's camp refused to comment about the incident.

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Tags: bismarck, bismarktribune, comedian, court, red neck, RedNeck, ron white, RonWhite

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46. If there is no smoking there then ron should abide by it just because he is a celebrity doesn't mean he should get special treatment.

Posted at 8:07PM on May 7th 2009 by Pookie88

47. there are many states in our union that make a habit of going after anyone for anything to make a buck AS long as the people are NOT locals! i lived in wyoming in a small town that you had to go thru to get to yellowstone and or jackson hole n those douchebags made a point of nailing anyone for anything to get revenue for the town!apparently bismark is the same. RON just blow them off! come to the big island of hawaii where you can smoke n relax with no hassel! screw bismark!and YES I KNOW PEOPLE THAT DIED OF SECONDHAND SMOKE! i also know of some nonsmokers that died from shoving their holier than thou opinions on the smokers!

Posted at 9:31PM on May 7th 2009 by deborah vanhuysen

48. This was one stupid individual that wrote into the BPD that is 55 yrs old - name Gary Semmel - don't pick on the entire state because of one mans stupidity!!!! And just because our PD decided to go undercover for this "BIG INCIDENT" we are not all to be included in this - it is truly an embarrassment!!!!!!

Posted at 9:58PM on May 7th 2009 by TK from Biz

49. All because a 55 yr old individual wrote a "letter" to our infamous BPD on 4/17/09 making them aware of the fact that Ron smokes a cigar - by the way, name was Gary Semmel - now we all get to be crucified because a loser can't get a life - GREAT way to represent the state - get a LIFE!!!!

Posted at 9:54PM on May 7th 2009 by TK from Biz

50. That hundred bucks will make him a million! Ron White rules!!!!!

Posted at 10:21PM on May 7th 2009 by sheesh

51. OMG! They got the Tater!!!!

Posted at 10:51PM on May 7th 2009 by Misplaced Texan

52. Ron does rock, but I bet we will never see him in Biz again!!! What a bunch a losers - totally ticks me off!!!

Posted at 11:28PM on May 7th 2009 by TK from Biz

53. SMOKING, IN PUB-----LIC! WTF?? FIRE 'EM UP, RON....

Posted at 11:33PM on May 7th 2009 by justice

54. All I can say is I am ashamed to say that I live in Bismarck and in the state of North Dakota. What a frigging joke, this really makes us look godd doeen't it?

Posted at 12:03AM on May 8th 2009 by Dr. Lingkos

55. This is beyond rediculous. What kind of town welcomes a comedian well known for his cigar on stage and then files charges for what he normally does for a living? The cigar is as much a part of his act as the comedy itself. He may have to pay $100, but it will cost Bismark and the entire state much more in bad publicity alone.

Posted at 11:59AM on May 8th 2009 by ronnie

56. that cop was a douchebag. haha. wow. he was plainclothes, so obviously he was there to see him perform. must not have been a big fan. the smoking is part of the show. what an idiot.

Posted at 5:19AM on May 8th 2009 by Megan

57. Ron honey,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,You know you can't fix stupid! That hundred bucks will make you millions. Love YOU!!!!!

Posted at 6:11AM on May 8th 2009 by when pigs flu? I mean fly....

58. I live in Bismarck - and we think it's stupid, too. It's one idiot who lives here who "tipped off" the police, who when then are required to follow through... The snitch was some retarded old fart who has nothing to do but this.

Posted at 10:01AM on May 8th 2009 by Bismarck'ian

59. The booming town of Bismark ND should be glad they got such a great comedy act there. Go after Ron White and i hope he never comes back to your little piss ant town again. What is the fine for the second offense??? You have to stay there? Get a life you small town prosecutor, go after the cow tippers.

Posted at 11:01AM on May 8th 2009 by comedy fan

60. OMG!! I live in North Dakota and think this has been blown out of proportion. Is it any wonder why people think this is such a backwards redneck state. Personally, they should just of called him or given him a letter explaining the law and left it at that. Give it up Bismark!!

Posted at 11:58AM on May 8th 2009 by Amanda

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