Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell was arrested in Florida and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and/or deliver earlier this week with the Crimson Tide out on spring break. Mitchell was driving a car with another man, Christopher Lewis, as the passenger when police detected the "odor of burnt marijuana" at a traffic stop on Wednesday, March 15, according to the Holmes County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office.
Mitchell and Lewis were taken into custody when a search of the vehicle produced a significant amount of marijuana, a set of scales, a loaded handgun and a large amount of cash. Lewis was also charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and/or deliver, in addition to carrying a concealed firearm with out a permit.