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Auburn Linebacker DJ Barber Held After Drug Trafficking Arrest

His bond was set at $28,500 as prosecutors investigate the seizure of drugs and a handgun from his vehicle

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Overview

  • Barber was stopped on Highway 280 in Dadeville on July 7 for a traffic violation, leading officers to discover 2.5 pounds of marijuana, THC vapes, digital scales, packaging materials, $1,897 in cash and a Glock 19 9 mm pistol during a search
  • He faces three charges under Alabama law: Class A felony marijuana trafficking, Class D felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Following his arrest, Barber was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail where he remains in custody with bond set at $28,500
  • The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force says its investigation into the alleged trafficking, possession and distribution of illegal narcotics is ongoing
  • Auburn University’s football program has not yet issued a public statement regarding the redshirt freshman linebacker’s legal situation