“Straight Outta Compton” star Jason Mitchell was arrested on Wednesday in Mississippi and faces four felony weapon and drug charges, according to official police records.
The actor, who played Eazy-e in the 2015 N.W.A biopic, is facing two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, as well as two more felony charges for possession of a weapon by a felon, including a Glock19 and a Mini Draco. According to local paper Sun Herald, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that a background check upon Mitchell’s arrest showed he had a previous felony conviction.
Mitchell was released from Harrison County Jail later on Wednesday, according to authorities.
While Mitchell’s reps have not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment, a spokesperson for the actor told TMZ, “Jason is at home with his family right now, working on an amazing new project.
The actor, who played Eazy-e in the 2015 N.W.A biopic, is facing two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, as well as two more felony charges for possession of a weapon by a felon, including a Glock19 and a Mini Draco. According to local paper Sun Herald, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that a background check upon Mitchell’s arrest showed he had a previous felony conviction.
Mitchell was released from Harrison County Jail later on Wednesday, according to authorities.
While Mitchell’s reps have not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment, a spokesperson for the actor told TMZ, “Jason is at home with his family right now, working on an amazing new project.
- 4/23/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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