Clemson DB Kaleb Chalmers hit with drug charges
Clemson cornerback Kaleb Chalmers ran into some trouble earlier this week.
According to a report from the Anderson Independent Mail, Chalmers was arrested Monday in Clinton, S.C., on several drug charges, including possession of marijuana. Chalmers was also reportedly in possession of several prescription drugs.
From the report:
According to the police report obtained by the Independent Mail, the arresting officer noticed two “suspicious” parked cars outside a closed bowling alley in Clinton at 10:14 p.m. Monday. The officer noted Chalmers was in the driver’s seat and a female was in the passenger seat. Chalmers was “moving around inside the vehicle more than an normal amount,” the report said, and the officer smelled marijuana when he approached the vehicle.
Chalmers was searched and told the officer that he had marijuana on his possession, which was found. He consented to having his vehicle searched, and police found pills of Vyvanse (the schedule II controlled substance), Alprazolam and Adderall. A digital scale was also found, and Chalmers admitted to possession of all illegal items.
Chalmers was charged with “simple drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule II controlled substance” and released on bond.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Chalmers redshirted the 2015 season but, before his arrest, was expected to see action in 2016. He suffered a separated shoulder in practice earlier this month, but was expected to return at some point during the spring.
As of Wednesday night, Clemson had no comment on his status.
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