The police administered three sobriety tests during the stop, and Nix failed them all. According to police records, he failed to maintain balance while walking in a straight line, skipped numbers while counting backward and failed to balance while standing on one leg. Nix was arrested for operating a vehicle in the presence of drugs and for possession of marijuana — both are misdemeanor charges.

Eric Nix, Derrick’s brother, posted a $200 cash bond on April 3 to release the junior center from custody.

According to police records, this was not the first encounter Nix has had with police.

Since June 2009, Nix has had four civil infractions and one other misdemeanor charge, all traffic related.

In November 2011, Nix was taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and disobeying a traffic signal. Nix was released on a $200 bond posted by Draymond Green on Dec. 1, 2011, and eventually admitted responsibility and paid $150 in fines.

Last week, head coach Tom Izzo released a statement stating Nix’s position on the team is uncertain, and he has been suspended indefinitely.

Athletics Department officials declined further comment until further legal action is taken.

Last Friday, Nix waived his right to an arraignment, and no date has been set for Nix to appear in court.