Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Felony Marijuana Charges

Aden Holloway, a guard for the University of Alabama men's basketball team, was arrested Monday in Tuscaloosa on felony charges of first-degree possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, prompting his attorney to deny the allegations and demand a trial.

The 21-year-old player, a key contributor to the Crimson Tide this season, was taken into custody by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force following a search of his apartment. Authorities reported discovering approximately 2.1 pounds of marijuana packaged in various ways, including plastic bags, prepackaged amounts and vacuum-sealed containers, along with a rolling tray and other packaging materials. Officers also found $400 in cash inside a jacket pocket and seized Holloway's phone, where they identified messages suggesting drug transactions, such as individuals planning to meet with him after the season. Prosecutors noted the cash consisted of smaller denominations, which they described as consistent with distribution rather than personal use.

The investigation began after authorities received complaints and conducted a trash pull from outside Holloway's residence, uncovering marijuana residue and paraphernalia...