Austin Russell, known as “Chumlee” on the hit History Channel series “Pawn Stars,” was arrested Wednesday on weapon and drug charges, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said.
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“On March 9, 2016, a search warrant was served at the residence of Austin Lee Russell regarding a sexual assault investigation,” Officer Larry Hadfield said. “During the course of the search warrant service, several illegal items including methamphetamine, marijuana and firearms were located.”
Russell was charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and numerous narcotics charges.
Hadfield said Russell has not been charged with sexual assault. The investigation is ongoing.
“Pawn Stars” features the employees of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, which is presided over by the Harrison family.
Russell, a regular cast member, is a friend of Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison, grandson of co-owner Richard Harrison.
CNN has reached out to the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop for comment.