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Holyfield's son arrested on drug charge

By Raisa Habersham
July 21, 2010

The son of Evander Holyfield was released from jail on bond after he was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Ewin Ezekiel Holyfield, 20, was arrested Saturday by Peachtree City police after "marijuana was located in several areas throughout the vehicle," according to a police report. Officers also reported finding a bag of small, white pills.

Holyfield was also charged with driving with a suspended license, an expired tag and with defective tires.

The ex-heavyweight champ’s son was booked into the Fayette County Jail. He was released Sunday on a $2,726 bond.

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Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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