NBA YoungBoy Not Charged After Utah Traffic Stop as Troopers Seize Drugs
Authorities say the driver and a female passenger claimed the drugs, prompting a charging review by Utah County prosecutors.
Overview
- Utah Highway Patrol stopped a car on Interstate 15 near American Fork on New Year’s Eve, with NBA YoungBoy riding as a passenger.
- Troopers conducted a probable-cause search and seized unspecified illegal drugs from the vehicle, according to local reports.
- Sgt. Mike Alexander said the male driver and a female passenger claimed ownership of the drugs and that charges will be screened against them.
- Alexander said cash found in the car appeared unrelated to the drugs and he was not aware of any charges being considered for YoungBoy.
- Officials have not released the other occupants’ names, and some outlets reported differing dates for the stop as the case review continues.