As new details emerge regarding the arrest of country music star Jamey Johnson in Tennessee over the weekend, it looks like the singer could even spend a nice chunk of time behind bars if authority choose to push things that far.
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Johnson was arrested on Nov. 17 just outside of Nashville for speeding and drug possession, according to multiple reports.
The 49-year-old country music star, who recently released his first new album — “Midnight Gasoline’ — in years was reportedly taken into custody in Williamson County and charged with possession of drugs and speeding. His bond was set at $500,000.
“We can confirm that Jamey Johnson was arrested n Sunday, Nov. 17 in Williamson Country,” the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WTVF. “The incident is still under investigation.”
Whiskey Riff reported that Johnson was charged under a Tennessee code that states that “possession of between half an ounce to 10 pounds of marijuana is a Class E felony punishable by up to one to six years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
The site said Johnson is scheduled to appear back in court on Feb. 6, 2025 at 1 p.m.
It’s hard to believe that Johnson, who was released and performed Wednesday night at the CMAs, would actually see a full six years … or, for any time at all, for a little bit of weed, but this will be one to watch.
