*Tina Turner’s adopted son Ike Turner Jr. was arrested in May and charged with crack cocaine possession and tampering with evidence.
According to People, Ike Jr., 64, was jailed about two weeks before his famous mother died at age 83 on May 24.
Ike Jr. was driving a white 2013 Ford Fusion when he was stopped by police because the headlight or taillight was out. Officers apparently noticed him attempting to consume narcotics during the traffic stop and they ultimately seized 1.7 grams of crack cocaine and .7 grams of methamphetamine.
“He tried to eat the drugs before the officers could seize them from him,” said Capt. Q.T. Arendell of the Alvin Police Dept, People reports.
Ike Jr.’s female passenger, Jessica Salinas-Esquivel, was also charged with possession of methamphetamines.
Ike Jr. has been detained at the Brazoria County Jail for the past month. He has not posted $70,000 bail, People reports.
Tina Turner died on May 24 after battling a “long illness.” Turner’s representatives confirmed to DailyMail.com that she died of natural causes.
As TMZ reports, the legendary singer opened up about her struggles with hypertension, high blood pressure, and kidney issues weeks before her passing.
In her March 9 IG post for International World Kidney Day, Turner wrote … “My kidneys are victims of my not realizing that my high blood pressure should have been treated with conventional medicine. I have put myself in great danger by refusing to face the reality that I need daily, lifelong therapy with medication. For far too long I believed that my body was an untouchable and indestructible bastion.”
On May 24, her team confirmed she passed away at her home in Switzerland.
The news of Turner’s death was shared on her Instagram account.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the statement read. “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
READ MORE: Tina Turner Shared Regret About Kidney Issues Weeks Before Death
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