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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Trevor Lynse, a front-tire changer for Juan Pablo Montoya's Sprint Cup team, was one of two Earnhardt Ganassi Racing employees arrested on Tuesday for trafficking marijuana.
According to the Huntersville (N.C.) Police Department, the 40-year-old Lynse was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana, one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and one count of maintaining a dwelling to distribute marijuana.
Also charged was Jerome David Frey, a mechanic for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. Frey was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana and one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
According to a Huntersville Police Department news release, 10.5 pounds of marijuana shipped out of California through a national carrier was confiscated during the investigation.
Lynse was released from the Mecklenburg County jail on $30,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon. Lynse likely faces suspension under NASCAR's drug policy.
When reached by ESPN.com, NASCAR and EGR officials said they would not comment until further information became available.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Trevor Lynse, a front-tire changer for Juan Pablo Montoya's Sprint Cup team, was one of two Earnhardt Ganassi Racing employees arrested on Tuesday for trafficking marijuana.
According to the Huntersville (N.C.) Police Department, the 40-year-old Lynse was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana, one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and one count of maintaining a dwelling to distribute marijuana.
Also charged was Jerome David Frey, a mechanic for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. Frey was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana and one count of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
According to a Huntersville Police Department news release, 10.5 pounds of marijuana shipped out of California through a national carrier was confiscated during the investigation.
Lynse was released from the Mecklenburg County jail on $30,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon. Lynse likely faces suspension under NASCAR's drug policy.
When reached by ESPN.com, NASCAR and EGR officials said they would not comment until further information became available.
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