Country star Darius Rucker arrested on misdemeanor drug charges in Tennessee
Arrested WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN - FEBRUARY 01: In this handout photo provided by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, musician Darius Rucker is seen in a police booking photo after being arrested on misdemeanor drug charges on February 01, 2024 in Williamson County, Tennessee. (Photo by Williamson County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images/Williamson County Sheriff's Office)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Singer Darius Rucker was arrested in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday on misdemeanor drug possession charges.
A spokesperson with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the Tennessean. that Rucker was charged with two counts of simple possession and casual exchange and one count of violation of registration law in Franklin.
“Darius Rucker is fully cooperating with authorities related to misdemeanor charges,” Rucker’s attorney said in a statement to People Magazine.
Officials did not identify what the controlled substance was, according to People Magazine.
TMZ was the first to report Rucker’s arrest. Police said that expired tags on his car led to his arrest.
Rucker was released Thursday on a $10,500 bond, according to WZTV.
Rucker released his latest album last October called “Carolyn’s Boy,” according to the Tennessean. Some of the co-writers on the album included Ed Sheeran and HARDY. It was released days before he was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.
Rucker is best known as the frontman for Hootie and the Blowfish. The band is expected to go on tour this summer, WSMV reported. The tour is called “Summer Camp with Trucks Tour,” according to com and the Blowfish’s website. Some of the tour stops include Jacksonville, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Alpharetta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and others. A full tour list can be found on Hootie and the Blowfish’s website.
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Darius Rucker through the years SPRING HILL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 29: Darius Rucker performs for CMT Storytellers at WorldWide Stages on August 29, 2022 in Spring Hill, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for CMT) (Erika Goldring/Getty Images for CMT)
Darius Rucker through the years AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Darius Rucker speaks onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMT)
Darius Rucker through the years NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 14: Darius Rucker performs at Ascend Amphitheater on October 14, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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Darius Rucker through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Darius Rucker attends the ceremony honoring Darius Rucker with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 04, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Darius Rucker through the years PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Actor Bill Murray (R) talks with singer Darius Rucker (L) on the fourth green during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 05, 2022 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Darius Rucker through the years NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Darius Rucker attends the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Darius Rucker through the years AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Darius Rucker wearing The Covenant School ribbon attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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Darius Rucker through the years NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Darius Rucker attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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Darius Rucker through the years AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Musician Darius Rucker walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) (Logan Riely/Getty Images)