Alabama Basketball Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Marijuana, Tax Stamp Charges

Tuscaloosa, AL – Alabama men’s basketball guard Aden Holloway was arrested Monday morning on charges of possession of marijuana and failure to affix a tax stamp, according to Tuscaloosa Police Department and court documents. The arrest occurred during a search executed by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force at a residence in the 400 block of 30th Avenue East.

Details of the Arrest and Charges

Agents recovered approximately 2.1 pounds of marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia, during the search . Holloway, 21, was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a $5,000 bond and was released shortly after .

In addition to the possession charge, Holloway faces a charge related to failure to affix a tax stamp to the marijuana. According to a criminal defense lawyer, Alabama law requires a tax stamp on any controlled substance, whether for sale or personal use, with a failure to comply resulting in a Class C felony .

Holloway’s Statement and University Response

Court documents indicate that Holloway invoked his right to remain silent but later stated he only smokes marijuana .

The University of Alabama has responded to the allegations, stating they are gathering more information and have removed Holloway from campus pending an investigation by the UA Office of Student Conduct .

Impact on Basketball Season

Alabama head coach Nate Oats announced that Holloway has been suspended pending the outcome of the university’s investigation. Oats expressed disappointment in Holloway’s behavior but affirmed the team’s support for him . It remains unclear if Holloway will be able to participate in the upcoming NCAA tournament .

Holloway is a key player for the Crimson Tide, currently the team’s second-leading scorer with 16.8 points per game .

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.