Who was the first person arrested for weed?

The first person arrested for marijuana possession in the United States is often cited as a man named Samuel R. "Sam" H. "Hank" McCoy, who was apprehended in 1937 shortly after the passage of the Marihuana Tax Act. However, the history of marijuana prohibition is complex, and many individuals faced arrest before this due to local laws. The widespread criminalization of cannabis began in the early 20th century, influenced by social and political factors.