Chumlee from Pawn Stars has been arrested. According to TMZ, the reality star was picked up by police during a raid at his home in Las Vegas. Authorities were on official duty at Chumlee's home investigating a sexual assault claim. He was taken into custody on guns and drugs charges.
"Las Vegas Metro PD says officers showed up at his home Wednesday afternoon with a search warrant in connection with a sexual assault case. We're told Chumlee is the suspect in that case. Our law enforcement sources tell us cops found marijuana, meth, and a weapon during the search," reports TMZ.
Pawn Stars Cast-Member 'Chumlee' Arrested During Sexual Assault Raid In Las VegasUPDATE >> https://t.co/ChlUAX50q9 pic.twitter.com/gh4S8EhKex
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According to Hollywood Life, police found "several" guns inside Chumlee's home. Police showed up at his home with a warrant earlier today. It is unknown how long police were in the home -- or what they were looking for -- before they took Chumlee into custody.
Chumlee is currently being held at a jail in Clark County, Nevada. Check out his mugshot photo below.
.@lvmpd just released Chumlee's booking photo @News3LV pic.twitter.com/43TqXh0ajc— Marie Mortera (@MarieNews3LV) March 10, 2016
— Marie Mortera (@MarieNews3LV) March 10, 2016
Come on @chumlee_ say it ain't so.....— Garrett Motsinger (@gjmotsinger) March 10, 2016
— Garrett Motsinger (@gjmotsinger) March 10, 2016
Yoooo did anyone else read that said Chumlee from pawnstars was arrested with meth, guns and 7 lbs of weed? Or is this a made up story?— Makaveli (@GeneralJetsSon) March 10, 2016
— Makaveli (@GeneralJetsSon) March 10, 2016
Free chumlee— J (@j_capps14) March 10, 2016
— J (@j_capps14) March 10, 2016
Chumlee no???????????? https://t.co/s4euHEGRSC— Juan Gonzalez (@JCGonzzalezz) March 10, 2016
— Juan Gonzalez (@JCGonzzalezz) March 10, 2016
So far, no statement has been released by The History Channel.
Update:
Chumlee has been released from jail on bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning, but it is unknown if he has hired a lawyer to represent him. Authorities say that the sexual assault case is still open and the investigation is ongoing.
[Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images]
