'Pawn Stars' Personality Austin 'Chumlee' Russell Arrested on Weapon and Drug Charges

The reality star was placed into custody Wednesday night after police raided his home.


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' Austin "Chumlee" Russell was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday on felony weapon and drug charges, ET confirmed with police.

The 33-year-old reality star was taken into custody and his bail was set at $62,000, according to the Associated Press, adding that Clark County Detention Center records show that he is facing 19 drug possession charges and one count of gun possession.


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Police say that Russell's arrest was made when officers were serving a search warrant to his Las Vegas home as part of a sexual assault investigation. The officers say they found methamphetamine, marijuana and at least one gun on the property. Russell was not booked on any sex crime allegations.

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On the History Channel's Pawn Stars, Russell, who often goes by the nickname, Chumlee, is a longtime employee at Gold and Silver Pawn Shop and has been a series regular on the show since the first season. The cable network is not commenting on Russell's arrest at this time.


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