Hootie & the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker arrested on drug charges in Tennessee
- Lawyer for singer, 57, confirmed he is 'fully cooperating with authorities'
- He faces two drug offenses and one registration violation
- According to TMZ, he spent about an hour in jail on Thursday
Hootie & the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker was arrested on drug charges in Tennessee on Thursday.
The 57-year-old music artist is “fully cooperating with authorities in connection with criminal charges,” according to his attorney Darius Rucker, according to a statement. TMZwho initially broke the news of his arrest.
Rucker, whose hits include Hold My Hand, Only Wanna Be with You and Let Her Cry, was taken into custody in his native Williamson County on three felony charges, two of which were drug-related, the outlet reported.
Rucker was indicted on three separate charges, TMZ reported, including one count of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance; and a vehicle registration violation.
Rucker was transported to a jail at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday and released around 11 a.m.
Hootie & the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker was arrested Thursday on drug charges in Tennessee, TMZ reported Thursday. Pictured in August in LA