‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Jason Mitchell Arrested

Actor Jason Mitchell was arrested in Mississippi on Wednesday (April 22) on weapon and drug charges.

Mitchell is best known for playing Eazy-E in the 2015 NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton. 

According to TMZ, the 33-year-old is facing two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and two additional felony charges for possession of a weapon.

Jail records reportedly state that Mitchell was arrested for having two guns, including a Glock 19 and a mini Draco AK47 semi-automatic pistol.

According to Daily Mail, he was taken to Harrison County Jail and later released on bond.