Tony Allen, a former player for the Memphis Grizzlies, pleaded guilty on May 27 to possessing an instrument of crime, a Class A misdemeanor. This charge stems from his arrest in Poinsett County, Arkansas, last November.
Allen was initially arrested along with William Hatton during a traffic stop on Interstate 555 near Payneway on November 5, 2025. Deputies reported smelling marijuana and found various substances, including marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine.
According to court documents, Allen was ordered to pay $500 in fines and court costs as part of his plea agreement. Hatton, who was also arrested during the traffic stop, pleaded guilty on June 24 to possessing a Schedule I or II controlled substance, a Class D felony. He was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $1,260.
The initial charges against Allen included possession of meth or cocaine less than two grams and possession of marijuana less than four ounces. Hatton faced additional charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia, which were later nolle prossed (dropped).
Background: This incident occurred on Interstate 555 in Poinsett County, Arkansas, near the town of Payneway. The arrest took place during a routine traffic stop, and both Allen and Hatton were taken into custody by sheriff's deputies.
Note: Further details about the substances found at the scene or the investigation are not provided in the available sources.