CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested Friday on charges of possession of an unlawful handgun and a narcotic with intent to distribute, according to Union County, South Carolina records.
Smith, 23, was released from the county detention center on a $5,000 bond for the drug charge and $1,000 bond for the gun charge. The narcotic was marijuana, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Smith also was charged with speeding 16 to 24 miles per hour over the legal limit.
A team spokesperson said the organization is aware of the charges and would have no further comment because it is a pending legal matter.