Suspects named Tupac, Robin Williams arrested on drug charges in Arizona

PHOENIX — Some people with the same name of two deceased celebrities were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

Tupac Crum, Robin Williams and Erick Harris Jr., all of whom are from New Mexico, were charged after allegedly being caught with 114 pounds of marijuana on State Route 87 south of Payson.

DPS said troopers pulled the vehicle over for traffic violations and suspected something was odd. A K-9 unit was called in and the drugs were found.

DPS estimated the marijuana has a street value of about $69,000.

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