Houston rapper 'Psyco Sid' arrested with more than a gallon of liquid codeine, deputies say

A Houston rapper known as "Psyco Sid" was arrested Thursday morning after deputies found more than a gallon of liquid codeine, also known as "lean," in his car, according to the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office. less A Houston rapper known as "Psyco Sid" was arrested Thursday morning after deputies found more than a gallon of liquid codeine, also known as "lean," in his car, according to the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's ... more Photo: Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office Photo: Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Houston rapper 'Psyco Sid' arrested with more than a gallon of liquid codeine, deputies say 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

A Houston rapper known as "Psyco Sid" was arrested Thursday morning with more than a gallon of liquid codeine in his car, according to the Harris County Pct. 5 Constable's Office.

The rapper, Sidney Wiley, had not faced any new charges as of Thursday night, but he was arrested with an open felony warrant for an earlier charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. He may face additional charges after the suspected drugs are tested, deputies said.

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Wiley was initially pulled over at 4:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of Barker Cypress Road, near the Energy Corridor. Deputies said they found 10 bottles of what they described as "liquid codeine cough syrup," as known as "lean," in the car.

Deputies also said they found a handgun and marijuana in the car.

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