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Tony Allen Released on Bond After Arkansas Drug Arrest

After posting bond, Allen denies ownership of the drugs found during the Arkansas stop.

Overview

  • Deputies stopped a vehicle on Interstate 555 in Poinsett County, with Allen riding as a passenger and William Hatton driving.
  • Officers reported finding a package of marijuana on Allen and a cigarette box near his seat containing a powder that later tested positive for cocaine.
  • Allen and Hatton were booked on counts including possession of meth or cocaine under two grams and possession of marijuana under four ounces.
  • Hatton also faces charges for drug paraphernalia and an improper lane change, according to sheriff’s officials and booking records.
  • Bodycam footage of the stop is public, and Allen has issued a statement denying the drugs were his as prosecutors prepare the next steps.