For future reference, here's a general rule of thumb: when looking to buy pot, don't text the sheriff.

Authorities said a Helena, Montana teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 (bag) I can buy right now?"

A detective pretending to be the dealer set a meeting at a time when the boy and another teen would be at a particular store.

The detective spotted two teenage boys and one of the boy's fathers- who was unaware of what was going on - at the store. He called the phone number three times to make sure he had the right person. Dutton said when the detective showed the teens his badge, one of the boys fainted.

No citations were issued after the parents of the 15 and 16 year-old boys got involved, alleging minor entrapment.

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