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Former Celtics Defensive Star Tony Allen Arrested on Drug Charges in Arkansas

Tony Allen and William Hatton were charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop after deputies detected a strong marijuana odor, authorities said.

  • Former Boston Celtics player Tony Allen was arrested in Arkansas and charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine and possession of marijuana.
  • During a traffic stop, officers smelled marijuana coming from Allen's vehicle and found drugs and drug paraphernalia after searching the car.
  • Allen, 43, won the 2008 NBA championship with the Celtics and also played for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Marc Gasol's former partner in the Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen, has been arrested in Poinsett County, Arkansas, after police found marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. The former player was traveling as a co-driver; the driver was identified as William Hatton.wf_cms.rss.read_more

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The Commercial Appeal broke the news in Memphis, United States on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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