Country star Darius Rucker arrested on drug charges in Tennessee
Country star Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on Thursday on drug charges, authorities said.
Country star Darius Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on Thursday on drug charges, authorities said.
Rucker was arrested on two counts of simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of violation of Tennessee vehicle registration law, reported NBC affiliate WSMV of Nashville, citing the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. All three charges are misdemeanors.
Williamson County is about 20 miles south of Nashville.
Authorities did not comment on what drug or drugs Rucker allegedly had in his possession or what led to his arrest. The singer was released after posting a $10,500 bond on the same day.
Darius Rucker's booking photo after being arrested on misdemeanor drug charges in Williamson County, Tenn., on Thursday.Williamson County Sheriff's Office via Getty ImagesDarius Rucker "is fully cooperating with authorities related to the misdemeanor charges," his attorney, Mark Puryear, said.
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