Reality star Mama June arrested in Alabama on drug charges

The reality TV star known as Mama June is in trouble with the law.

June Shannon, known for her turns on "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" and "Mama June: From Not to Hot" was arrested in Alabama last week on drug charges, according to media reports.

Shannon is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and use and or possession of drug paraphernalia, WVTM-TV reported.

She was arrested with her boyfriend, Eugene Edward Doak, after a fight at a Tuskegee gas station, according to WVTM.

Doak allegedly threatened her life and was charged with domestic violence and drug charges.

Police searched a vehicle and found a needle, a crack pipe and other drugs and paraphernalia, the news station reported.

Both were jailed in Macon County, Shannon on a $10,000 bond and Doak on an $11,000 bond.

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