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How Many Drugs '1000-Lb Sisters' Star Amy Slaton Had At The Zoo

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By Afouda Bamidele on September 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM EDT

Amy Slaton's trip to a Tennessee zoo with her friend Brian Lovvron took a shocking turn when police allegedly found a shocking amount of magic mushrooms and marijuana in her vehicle. 

This arrest comes after a chaotic day where Amy claimed she was bitten by a camel, an incident that left her with a visible bite mark. 

Amy Slaton and her friend, Brian Lovvron, were arrested on Monday after police made the discovery during a routine stop. 

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How Was Amy Slaton Discovered With The Drugs?

'1000-Lb Sisters' star Amy Slaton arrested for narcotics and child endangerment after camel bite at Tennessee zoo - see the mugshot.
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The TV personality found herself in legal hot water after a trip to a Tennessee zoo ended in an arrest. Amy and her friend were taken into custody after police allegedly discovered magic mushrooms and 80 grams of marijuana in their vehicle.

To make matters worse, two children under the age of 8 were present during the arrest. According to arrest warrants obtained by The U.S. Sun, police noticed an overwhelming smell coming from the car, leading to the discovery of the drugs. 

Both Amy and Brian now face multiple charges, including illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule IV substances, along with two counts of child endangerment.

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Following their release, the pair were reportedly seen walking hand-in-hand out of jail. The outlet also reported that Amy is set to appear in court on September 5 for her arraignment, where she will face these charges.

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Zoo Owners Dispute The '1000-Lb Sisters' Star's Camel Bite Claim

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Zoo officials skeptically dismissed Amy's claim that she was bitten by a camel during her visit to West Tennessee Safari Park. The star, who was arrested the same day for alleged drug possession, said the incident occurred before police were called.

In a surprising twist, the zoo's co-owner, Jon Conley, denied the claim, stating that no security footage supported it. He also noted that no camel bites had ever been reported at the park. 

The zoo's second co-owner, Claude Conley, told The U.S. Sun, "We dispute that Amy was bitten by a camel because there is no bruising. She cut her arm on something, it's not consistent with an animal bite."

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Claude also described the chaotic scene, noting that the man accompanying Amy, was "acting crazy, screaming and yelling" and became upset when the police arrived, as he had only wanted an ambulance.

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Amy's Bite Claim Backed By Photos Of Injury

Despite denials from zoo officials, the "1000-Lb Sisters" star's claim of being bitten by a camel appears to hold weight. New evidence, including graphic photos of the reality star's injury, revealed a painful wound that seems to back up her story.

The Blast reported that while the zoo owners initially claimed no such incident occurred, the Crockett County Sheriff's Department confirmed that a zoo employee reported a camel bite involving a visitor. 

The reality star was even seenbeing transported out of the West Tennessee Safari Park on a stretcher. The photos, which have now surfaced, showed Amy with a 4-centimeter wide section of skin missing from her right arm, near her inner elbow, exposing raw tissue.

Whether it was a camel or something else, the injury is clear, adding another layer of drama.

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Amy Slaton Presumed Innocent Amid Drug Charges

While the charges against her are serious, authorities have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and no conviction has been made. "The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence," police stated. 

They urged the public to remember that Amy, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Interestingly, this is not the first time the Slaton family has faced legal trouble. Eleven months ago, Amy's older sister Tammy was also arrested on drug possession charges after police responded to an anonymous tip at her home.

Tammy Slaton Bombarded With Questions About Sister Amy's Arrest 

Following Amy's arrest, fans swarmed her sister Tammy's social media, eager for updates on the 36-year-old's situation. The Blast observed that the comment section of Tammy's recent Instagram post was flooded with questions about Amy. 

Fans were more concerned with whether the mother-of-two had been bailed out of jail, with one user asking bluntly, "Did you bail Amy out yet?"

Another user highlighted the contrast between the sisters' lives, stating, "Crazy how much (physical and emotional) progress Tammy has made. Meanwhile, Amy just got arrested for child endangerment!"

Despite Tammy's post about her own mental health journey, the comments were dominated by questions like, "Is your sister ok?? I hope so," and "Gurl... what's the T on your sister??"

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As Amy Slaton's legal troubles unfold, it is possible her charges couldbe dropped if substantial evidence of her innocence emerges.

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