American Idol star " Joey Cook" busted for weed on Tour

"American Idol" contestant Joey Cook just got served by the long arm of the law .. . getting busted for weed in a Wyoming airport .

Cook was arrested early Friday morning in Rock Springs , WY for possession of marijuana . She spent a brief 5 hours in jail before getting in front of the judge .

Court officials tell us Joey paid a $ 240 fine and was put on 12 months of probation .
TSA found the pot in her luggage as she was trying to fly outta town.

She ' s on tour and has a show in Denver Friday night.

Joey finished in 7 th place on the last season of the show.

Posted by tboixy