Country Singer Busted in Texas on DWI, Fentanyl Charges

Country singer Tanner Usrey was arrested earlier this week in Collin County, Texas, on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated and felony drug possession, according to authorities and court records, as reported by Fox News.

The Collin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Usrey, 32, was taken into custody on Monday, March 30. Officials said he faces three charges in total stemming from the incident.

According to records obtained by Fox News Digital, one of the charges is Usrey’s second DWI offense. Under Texas law, a second DWI is classified as a Class A misdemeanor and can carry penalties that include jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension ranging from six months to two years.

Texas music artist Tanner Usrey has been arrest for DWI, and also charged with two felony possession charges.https://t.co/XLwJlEIQtR

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In addition to the DWI charge, Usrey is also facing two felony drug charges. One of the charges involves possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B, which includes drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, opium, and oxycodone.

Court documents indicate that Usrey was allegedly in possession of between 4 and 200 grams of the substance.

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That quantity places the charge as a second-degree felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of between two and 20 years, along with a fine of up to $10,000.

The second drug charge is also classified as a felony and falls under Penalty Group 2, which includes certain stimulants and hallucinogens.

Authorities said Usrey was released the same day after posting a $12,500 bond. The McKinney Police Department confirmed that the case remains under investigation.

Following his arrest, Usrey issued a statement through a representative addressing the situation.

“This past Monday morning, after attending a birthday party, I was arrested for possession of drugs and a DWI. I know situations like this can be disappointing, and I take responsibility for putting myself in a position where this could happen,” he said.

He also addressed speculation surrounding the nature of the substances involved.

“There has been speculation that I was arrested for possessing fentanyl or fentanyl-laced substances. Because this is an ongoing legal matter, I’ve been advised to keep my comments limited,” Usrey said.

The singer emphasized the dangers associated with fentanyl.

“What I can say is that fentanyl is an extremely dangerous and deadly drug, and its impact on this country is undeniable,” he added.

Usrey further clarified his position regarding the allegations.

“At no time have I knowingly possessed or ingested fentanyl, and I would never condone that behavior,” he said, noting that the substances involved are still undergoing testing.

He added that he would be “genuinely surprised” if fentanyl were detected and described such a possibility as “a blessing in disguise, one that may have ultimately protected me from something much worse.”

In closing, Usrey thanked supporters and addressed his next steps.

“I’m grateful for the support, prayers, and patience many of you have shown me. I don’t take that for granted,” he said.

“My focus right now is on learning from this, making better decisions, and coming out the other side a better man. I truly appreciate you all, and I look forward to seeing you at the next show.”

Usrey, a Texas native, released his debut album “Crossing Lines” in 2023, followed by “These Days” in 2025.

He is currently scheduled to perform at several upcoming events across Texas, including the Montgomery County Fair on April 11, Fiesta Oyster Bake on April 17, and Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival on April 23. He is also slated to appear at Kid Rock’s “Rock the Country” event on May 2.

Days before his arrest, Usrey shared a video of himself performing “Smoke in the Air,” a track from his latest album.

In a July interview with Rolling Stone, Usrey discussed the direction of his recent work.

“It’s about heartbreak, as usual, but the overall theme is more mature than what I’ve been writing about,” he said.

He added, “It’s about counting the little wins, and that’s why I named it ‘These Days.’ I want to appreciate every little moment, and every day that I make it through, and everybody else makes it through. It’s not all self-destruction anymore, it’s about real stuff.”

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