Chumlee From 'Pawn Stars' Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges During Sex Assault Investigation

Chumlee from "Pawn Stars" was arrested in Las Vegas after law enforcement officers entered his home as part of a sex assault investigation.

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Chumlee, the resident sneakerhead and comic relief sidekick from History's hit reality series Pawn Stars, has been arrested in Las Vegas on a number of drug and gun related charges.

Chumlee, 33, whose real name is Austin L. Russell, was charged with owning or possessing a gun by a prohibited person, as well as 19 separate counts of drug possession, according to Clark County, Nevada jail records. 

TMZ is reporting that the police were at Russell's home to investigate a sexual assault when the officers discovered marijuana, meth and a gun. The website also reports that the assault case remains under investigation, although records do not show that Russell has been charged with sexual assault.

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