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Alabama running back Altee Tenpenny (28) works inside during the fourth quarter of the No. 1 Alabama vs. Chattanooga NCAA football game, Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama sophomore running back Altee Tenpenny was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance in his home town North Little Rock, Ark., during spring break.

According to the incident report, Tenpenny was pulled over March 24 because of an "inoperational license plate light." After the officer detected "the odor of burnt marijuana," Tenpenny, who was described by the arresting officer as "extremely nervous," told the officer he "smoked a blunt" earlier in the night but initially denied that there was any in the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle ultimately unveiled a clear plastic bag filled with 2.1 grams of marijuana. Tenpenny then admitted to knowing of its existence and was transported to the police station. He was released with a citation.

"I'm aware of the situation with Altee and this is obviously not the kind of behavior we expect from our players," Alabama coach Nick Saban said in a statement provided by Alabama media relations. "In addition to any punishment he may receive from a legal standpoint, we will have some internal discipline as well as education that he will be responsible for working through."

Tenpenny is due in court April 10. That's sandwiched between two spring practices.

Little Rock radio station 103.7 The Buzz first reported the story.

Tenpenny, a four-star prospect whom

considered to be the No. 5 running back in the class of 2013, appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman, though it was primarily on special teams. He finished the year with 22 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown and five special teams tackles.

Tenpenny has typically lined up behind

T.J. Yeldon

,

Derrick Henry

and

Kenyan Drake

during the Crimson Tide's running back drills.

Of the running backs who dotted Alabama's roster in 2013, Tenpenny is the third to be arrested this year. Dee Hart and Alvin Kamara were no longer with the program when they were arrested.

More to come as the story develops.