FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Music star Darius Rucker was arrested Thursday in Williamson County for drug possession, authorities said.
Rucker was charged with two counts of simple possession and violation of registration. However, the incident happened nearly a year ago.
An affidavit from Franklin police shows that Rucker was driving on an expired plate that featured the former version of the Tennessee license plate. Police said a strong odor of marijuana was emitted from the vehicle during the traffic stop.
Police added they found a THC pen and 14 unstamped purple pills in a jar. They were unable to identify the pills, police said. Rucker told police he didn't know what they were because they were given to him by his girlfriend. Rucker also provided police with a small marijuana blunt from his pocket.
The 14 purple pills were later tested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and identified psilocycn, otherwise known as mushrooms.
He was released on a $10,000 bond. His court date is April 11.
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