Three-time contestant David Willis was arrested last Friday because of a malfunctioning headlight.
Upon being pulled over, the outlet reported that officers could ‘smell marijuana billowing from the car and proceeded to search the vehicle.’
Booked: Three-time American Idol contestant David Willis was arrested last Friday for drug possession, TMZ reported
Police said they found a grinder and squares of aper which later tested positive for the hallucinogenic substance LSD.
Officers also said that Willis admitted to smoking marijuana with a friend before getting behind the wheel but also claimed that the LSD was not his.
Willis was arrested and buy DIABETES drugs Online processed on possession of a controlled substance which is a third-degree felony.
Drug charge: The singer was pulled over by police in Lake County, Florida because of a malfunctioning headlight
According to the in Tampa Bay, Florida, a third-degree felony in Florida is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
TMZ reported that Willis is expected back in court next month.
Willis appeared on seasons 12, 13 and 14 of American Idol. Hie best result came as a quarterfinalist in his first appearance on the show.
Willis’ arrest isn’t the only legal issue an American Idol alum has faced in recent days.