A local politician’s son who was picked up on felony drug charges in May was not indicted by a Lowndes County grand jury Monday.
Colt Younger, the 22-year-old son of state Sen. Chuck Younger, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and driving with a suspended driver’s license, a misdemeanor. His case was ruled a “no true bill” by the grand jury, meaning he will not face criminal charges..
Columbus Police Department Capt. Brent Swan told The Dispatch that on May 6, officers found Younger in possession of two prescription pills. At the time, Younger was a passenger in a vehicle stopped on Military Road. CPD worked alongside the Lowndes County Sheriff Department to investigate and make an arrest.
Archie Williams of LCSD narcotics said the state Crime Lab determined the pills Younger had were OxyContin, possession of which by a non-prescription authorized person is a felony. An arrest warrant was issued. Justice Court judge Chris Hemphill signed it. Younger was arrested on May 14 by LCSD deputies.
Younger’s attorney, Rodney Ray, could not be reached for comment by press time.
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