HUNTINGTON BEACH, Orange County - Huntington Beach surf legend, Joey Hawkins, was arrested for drug crime and gun crime. He has been charged with being under the influence of methamphetamine (meth) while having an unlawful firearm with him in Huntington Beach.
He was charged with 2 felony counts of drug possession, possession of methamphetamine and illegal firearms.
He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of being under the influence of drugs and possession of controlled substance. He also has an sentensing enhancement for having a gun while committing a felony.
He doesn't have any prior felony criminal record in Orange County, is held in Orange County jail. The next court hearing is set in the Westminster Courthouse.
