Country music star Darius Rucker arrested for drug possession

ORLANDO, Fla. — Country music star Darius Rucker has been arrested on a misdemeanor drug charge in Tennessee.

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Rucker, former lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, was arrested in Williamson County.

He was charged with simple possession, casual exchange x2, and violation of registration law.

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The singer was release on Thursday on $10,500 bond.

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