- Police have confirmed to "People"
that Alana Honey Boo Boo Thompson's boyfriend, Dralin
Carswell has been arrested.
Authorities say that Carswell led
police on a three mile car chase in Monroe County, Georgia.
According to local media outlet "The Reporter,"
17-year-old Thompson was a passenger in the car
during the chase, but was only a witness
and has not been charged.
The outlet says that the incident happened around 4:30
PM on Tuesday when an officer ran the tag of a Dodge Charger
in front of a gas station on Highway 24.
After the police system confirmed that the car owner
had a warrant under his name, the officer
attempted to make a traffic stop,
but the vehicle allegedly sped away.
Authorities say that the officer eventually used a precision
immobilization technique maneuver, spinning the car
and disabling it near Hickman Road.
Per "The Reporter", the 21-year-old
was arrested for driving under the influence,
fleeing, failing to maintain lanes,
and following too closely.
He also received a speeding citation.
The outlet reports that another passenger was also arrested
on outstanding warrants.
Thompson's sister, Lauren Pumpkin Shannon,
who has sole custody of the reality star,
reportedly picked her up at Monroe County Jail.
The "Toddlers and Tiaras" alum has dated Carswell for two
years, but has been mostly silent about her relationship
outside of a few interviews.
In an interview with "Teen Vogue"
she revealed that Carswell might be her only friend because she
doesn't trust people her age.
The couple has also been subject to criticism
from fans who questioned their four
year age gap since Thompson is still legally a minor.