Why Did Chumlee Get Arrested? Where Is Chumlee Now?
by V Sruthi
Updated Feb 06, 2023
Why Was Chumlee Arrested?
Austin Lee Russell, known as Chumlee, is a Pawn Stars star. He told a judge Monday he would take a plea deal on drug and gun charges arising from a March police raid of his Las Vegas house, as per multiple reports. Why Did Chumlee Get Arrested? Where Is Chumlee Now? Scroll down and get all the answers here.
Why Did Chumlee Get Arrested?
Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Chumlee will plead guilty to one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance. An additional felony weapon charge would also stay as part of the plea deal. Chumlee, the Pawn Stars star, will attend counseling, serve 3 years probation, and should surrender the drugs and weapons police said they discovered at his property.
Where Is Chumlee Now?
Police allegedly discovered twelve guns, a gallon plastic bag with marijuana, and also a small quantity of methamphetamine in Chumlee's March nine arrest. Chumlee now owns a candy store that is located near the pawn shop. Chumlee and his brother opened the candy store for the love of candy and because it is fun.
Chumlee told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "I wanted to start a candy shop, and here we are. My brother and I wanted to do something fun, and candy is fun."
What Was Chumlee Arrested For?
The weapons police allegedly grabbed included rifles and handguns, among them an assault-style MP5. Officers were at Chumlee's house as part of a sexual assault investigation. The Pawn Stars star was not charged in the sexual assault case. He was released after posting a 62,000 dollar bail.
Chumlee Get Arrested
According to Fox News, if Chumlee kept out of trouble till 2019, the felony charge would be dismissed. The Pawn Stars star will face 2 to 5 years in a state jail if he doesn't. According to ABC News, Chumlee is due back in court on 1st June to enter his pleas.
Why Did Chumlee Get Arrested? Where Is Chumlee Now? - FAQs
Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Chumlee will plead guilty to one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance. An additional felony weapon charge would also stay as part of the plea deal
Chumlee now owns a candy store that is located near the pawn shop
Austin Lee Russell, known as Chumlee, is a Pawn Stars star