The Docket - Busting Since 2002
| 2012-01-23 | Georgia | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia defensive back Sanders Commings was arrested Saturday on a charge of simple battery domestic violence. The charge is a misdemeanor.
Commings was released from jail at 4:49 p.m. after posting a $1,000 bond. The arrest stemmed from an altercation that happened in downtown Athens, in which Commings is alleged to have struck his girlfriend in front of several witnesses. UGA police chief Jimmy Williamson said Commings and his girlfriend "got into some kind of verbal exchange at the corner of Broad and Jackson. At some point, these witnesses tried to intervene and get between the two parties because the argument was reaching a level where they felt something was going to happen. At that point in time Mr. Commings reached around one of the witnesses and struck the female victim." A short time later, UGA police officers were flagged down at the scene by the witnesses and Commings’ girlfriend. |
| 2012-01-23 | New Mexico | Small-Time | Pepper Spray | Link | 11 | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A University of New Mexico football player has been arrested after police say he sprayed his girlfriend with pepper spray during an argument.
Albuquerque police say 18-year-old Ryan Trujillo was arrested Friday after he confronted his girlfriend as she ate with a friend at a restaurant. A criminal complaint says he grabbed her keys and she followed him to the parking lot and demanded them back. Police spokesman Rob Gibbs tells KRQE-TV that Trujillo refused and grabbed a pepper-spray canister on her keychain and sprayed his girlfriend in the face. Trujillo later told officers that was an accident. He was booked into jail on a domestic violence charge and later released on his own recognizance. |
| 2012-01-23 | New Mexico | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A University of New Mexico football player has been arrested after police say he sprayed his girlfriend with pepper spray during an argument.
Albuquerque police say 18-year-old Ryan Trujillo was arrested Friday after he confronted his girlfriend as she ate with a friend at a restaurant. A criminal complaint says he grabbed her keys and she followed him to the parking lot and demanded them back. Police spokesman Rob Gibbs tells KRQE-TV that Trujillo refused and grabbed a pepper-spray canister on her keychain and sprayed his girlfriend in the face. Trujillo later told officers that was an accident. He was booked into jail on a domestic violence charge and later released on his own recognizance. |
| 2012-01-23 | Maryland | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Not only will Turgeon have to deal with the prospect of his first two-game losing streak since coming to College Park, the possibility of facing Duke without 7-1 freshman Alex Len (who sprained an ankle Saturday in the loss to Temple) and the hoopla surrounding naming of the court at Comcast Center in honor of longtime Terps coach Gary Williams. Turgeon will also have to figure out how to move forward with the punishment of assistant coach Dalonte Hill following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence Thursday morning in Anne Arundel County. |
| 2012-01-23 | Maryland | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Not only will Turgeon have to deal with the prospect of his first two-game losing streak since coming to College Park, the possibility of facing Duke without 7-1 freshman Alex Len (who sprained an ankle Saturday in the loss to Temple) and the hoopla surrounding naming of the court at Comcast Center in honor of longtime Terps coach Gary Williams. Turgeon will also have to figure out how to move forward with the punishment of assistant coach Dalonte Hill following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence Thursday morning in Anne Arundel County. |
| 2012-01-23 | Alabama | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | BRADENTON, Fla. -- Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick has been arrested on a marijuana possession charge.
An arrest report on the Manatee County Sheriff's Office web site says Kirkpatrick was arrested at 12:48 a.m. Tuesday and charged with possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana. He was released on $120 bond. Kirkpatrick is regarded as a potential top 10 NFL draft pick. The second-team All-American announced last week he was skipping his senior season with the national champions to enter the draft. |
| 2012-01-23 | Florida | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Busy offseason for the SEC
Jan 20, 2012 - Defensive tackle Leon Orr became the first Florida Gators player of the season to be arrested, reportedly being busted with fewer than 20 grams worth of marijuana on January 10. He's the eighth player of the Will Muschamp era to be arrested, producing the ninth total arrest. |
| 2012-01-17 | South Carolina | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Two days after a University of South Carolina football player was arrested in Five Points for disorderly conduct, a Gamecock baseball player tangled with Columbia Police and ended up behind bars.
According to a police spokesperson, USC shortstop Tanner Lovick was taken into custody around 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning and charged with drunkenness after he staggered down the stairs at Village Idiot Pizza on Devine St., ran into a wall and then ran into officers. Lovick, of Winterville, NC is quoted as saying to an officer "This is [expletive], I'm on the baseball team and I'm 21," according to police. A fire marshal was writing a ticket to the establishment for being over capacity, and had called police in for backup just before Lovick's arrest. He taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, and has since bonded out. According to university policy, when a student-athlete is arrested, they are immediately suspended indefinitely from all team activities. Lovick is the team's backup shortstop. |
| 2012-01-17 | South Carolina | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Two days after a University of South Carolina football player was arrested in Five Points for disorderly conduct, a Gamecock baseball player tangled with Columbia Police and ended up behind bars.
According to a police spokesperson, USC shortstop Tanner Lovick was taken into custody around 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning and charged with drunkenness after he staggered down the stairs at Village Idiot Pizza on Devine St., ran into a wall and then ran into officers. Lovick, of Winterville, NC is quoted as saying to an officer "This is [expletive], I’m on the baseball team and I’m 21," according to police. A fire marshal was writing a ticket to the establishment for being over capacity, and had called police in for backup just before Lovick’s arrest. He taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, and has since bonded out. According to university policy, when a student-athlete is arrested, they are immediately suspended indefinitely from all team activities. Lovick is the team’s backup shortstop. |
| 2012-01-13 | South Carolina | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Columbia,SC (WACH) -A Gamecock football player was arrested in Columbia's Five Points district Thursday night.
According to a Columbia Police incident report, Byron Jerideau was sitting on Harden Street. Jerideau attempted to stop traffic so he and a group of people could cross Harden Street in the middle of the block. An officer heard officer Jerideau trying to stop traffic so a large group of people could cross Harden Street mid-block. When an officer stopped him, Jerideau used profanity, and had the smell of alcohol. The report goes on to state it took a total of three officers to take Jerideau into custody. Jerideau was then taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. He is charged Disorderly Conduct and Pedestrian Unlawfully in Roadway. |
| 2012-01-13 | South Carolina | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Columbia,SC (WACH) -A Gamecock football player was arrested in Columbia’s Five Points district Thursday night.
According to a Columbia Police incident report, Byron Jerideau was sitting on Harden Street. Jerideau attempted to stop traffic so he and a group of people could cross Harden Street in the middle of the block. An officer heard officer Jerideau trying to stop traffic so a large group of people could cross Harden Street mid-block. When an officer stopped him, Jerideau used profanity, and had the smell of alcohol. The report goes on to state it took a total of three officers to take Jerideau into custody. Jerideau was then taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. He is charged Disorderly Conduct and Pedestrian Unlawfully in Roadway. |
| 2012-01-13 | Ohio State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State cornerback Dominic Clarke was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face a drunken-driving charge.
Campus police arrested Clarke on Saturday after he allegedly drove past a stop sign. According to court records, Clarke was also cited for speeding. In October, Clarke was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly fired a BB gun from a campus building. He was suspended for one game. |
| 2012-01-13 | Ohio State | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State cornerback Dominic Clarke was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face a drunken-driving charge.
Campus police arrested Clarke on Saturday after he allegedly drove past a stop sign. According to court records, Clarke was also cited for speeding. In October, Clarke was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly fired a BB gun from a campus building. He was suspended for one game. |
| 2012-01-13 | Coastal Carolina | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) A former Coastal Carolina University basketball player was arrested Wednesday night, and CCU officials are now saying the student-athlete is no longer a part of the Chanticleer squad.
According to J. Reuben Long Detention Center online booking records, 22-year-old Brandon Crawford was booked into the facility at 10:39 p.m. Wednesday night. Records show that Crawford was released from jail Thursday evening just after 7 p.m. According to a police report from Coastal Carolina University's Department of Public Safety, agents with Horry County's Drug Enforcement Unit assisted the DPS with executing a search warrant on Crawford's home in the Coastal Villas Condos located along Highway 544 Wednesday. During that search agents allegedly located 184 grams of marijuana in Crawford's bedroom, bathroom and living room. Additionally, 14 small tablets, a digital scale, grinder and small plastic bags were also located. Crawford was then arrested and transported to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center where he is expected to be charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to the report. Crawford allegedly had another outstanding warrant out for his arrest for the same charge with the DEU for a previous incident involving the distribution of marijuana, the report from CCU said. |
| 2012-01-13 | Coastal Carolina | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) A former Coastal Carolina University basketball player was arrested Wednesday night, and CCU officials are now saying the student-athlete is no longer a part of the Chanticleer squad.
According to J. Reuben Long Detention Center online booking records, 22-year-old Brandon Crawford was booked into the facility at 10:39 p.m. Wednesday night. Records show that Crawford was released from jail Thursday evening just after 7 p.m. According to a police report from Coastal Carolina University’s Department of Public Safety, agents with Horry County’s Drug Enforcement Unit assisted the DPS with executing a search warrant on Crawford’s home in the Coastal Villas Condos located along Highway 544 Wednesday. During that search agents allegedly located 184 grams of marijuana in Crawford’s bedroom, bathroom and living room. Additionally, 14 small tablets, a digital scale, grinder and small plastic bags were also located. Crawford was then arrested and transported to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center where he is expected to be charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, according to the report. Crawford allegedly had another outstanding warrant out for his arrest for the same charge with the DEU for a previous incident involving the distribution of marijuana, the report from CCU said. |
| 2012-01-12 | Vikings | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | MINNEAPOLIS -- Police say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanors, after a run-in with security at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis.
Officers were called Friday morning after police say Sapp and his 11-year-old son tried to enter the hospital through a closed entrance. The Star Tribune reports Sapp left his son with a hospital security guard, saying the boy's mother was inside and he had to go to work. Sapp allegedly pushed a security officer who tried to detain him in the parking ramp. Police Sgt. Bill Palmer says Sapp then chest-bumped a security officer who was standing in front of his vehicle. A Vikings spokesman says the team is aware of the incident. Messages to Sapp's agent were not returned Saturday. |
| 2012-01-12 | Vikings | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | MINNEAPOLIS -- Police say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanors, after a run-in with security at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
Officers were called Friday morning after police say Sapp and his 11-year-old son tried to enter the hospital through a closed entrance. The Star Tribune reports Sapp left his son with a hospital security guard, saying the boy’s mother was inside and he had to go to work. Sapp allegedly pushed a security officer who tried to detain him in the parking ramp. Police Sgt. Bill Palmer says Sapp then chest-bumped a security officer who was standing in front of his vehicle. A Vikings spokesman says the team is aware of the incident. Messages to Sapp’s agent were not returned Saturday. |
| 2012-01-10 | Rockets | Nuisance | Apologizing to Fans | Link | 4 | LAS VEGAS – Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry is facing a misdemeanor battery charge amid accusations that he threw a basketball at a referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas training gym.
The criminal complaint says the 25-year-old Lowry was taunting 30-year-old Infini Robinson while she was officiating a game between NBA players Sept. 22. Police say that when the game ended, he threw a ball at her torso and cursed at her for calls he didn't agree with. Robinson later was hit in the shoulder by another basketball in an area designated for officials. She said the ball hit her with such force that it pushed her body back in the chair where she was sitting, and said it likely would have broken her nose had she not been bent over changing her shoe. The report says Corey Maggette of the Charlotte Bobcats approached her afterward and apologized on behalf of Lowry. She told police Lowry also approached her, saying "I truly apologize for what I did. I let my emotions get the best of me." |
| 2012-01-10 | Rockets | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | LAS VEGAS – Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry is facing a misdemeanor battery charge amid accusations that he threw a basketball at a referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas training gym.
The criminal complaint says the 25-year-old Lowry was taunting 30-year-old Infini Robinson while she was officiating a game between NBA players Sept. 22. Police say that when the game ended, he threw a ball at her torso and cursed at her for calls he didn’t agree with. Robinson later was hit in the shoulder by another basketball in an area designated for officials. She said the ball hit her with such force that it pushed her body back in the chair where she was sitting, and said it likely would have broken her nose had she not been bent over changing her shoe. The report says Corey Maggette of the Charlotte Bobcats approached her afterward and apologized on behalf of Lowry. She told police Lowry also approached her, saying "I truly apologize for what I did. I let my emotions get the best of me." |
| 2012-01-06 | Cubs | Big-Time | Sexual Assault | Link | 30 | Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was wanted for questioning Friday following claims he sexually assaulted a woman he met at a Chicago nightclub in September, CBS Chicago reported, citing local radio. |
| 2011-12-22 | Virginia Tech | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | Warrant: Va. Tech kicker Journell charged in alleged home invasion involving drugs, basketball player Hudson
Place kicker Cody Journell has been immediately suspended from the Virginia Tech football team after he and two others are accused of entering the home of men's basketball starter Dorenzo Hudson with a weapon. A judge denied bond to all three this afternoon after evidence of the apparent use of an Airsoft handgun. |
| 2011-12-22 | Virginia Tech | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | Warrant: Va. Tech kicker Journell charged in alleged home invasion involving drugs, basketball player Hudson
Place kicker Cody Journell has been immediately suspended from the Virginia Tech football team after he and two others are accused of entering the home of men’s basketball starter Dorenzo Hudson with a weapon. A judge denied bond to all three this afternoon after evidence of the apparent use of an Airsoft handgun. |
| 2011-12-22 | Virginia Tech | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | Warrant: Va. Tech kicker Journell charged in alleged home invasion involving drugs, basketball player Hudson
Place kicker Cody Journell has been immediately suspended from the Virginia Tech football team after he and two others are accused of entering the home of men’s basketball starter Dorenzo Hudson with a weapon. A judge denied bond to all three this afternoon after evidence of the apparent use of an Airsoft handgun. |
| 2011-12-21 | Giants | Serious-Criminal | Child Endangerment | Link | 60 | GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a report that New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley physically abused his 5-year-old son in Gadsden, Ala., his hometown.
Etowah County District Attorney Jimmie Harp said Tuesday an investigation into the allegations made by the child's mother has just begun and evidence will be presented to a grand jury if it's determined there's probable cause. "We've just been presented with some allegations that there was some child abuse inflicted on one of his kids here in Gadsden," Harp said. Harp said he has not yet interviewed Boley. The New York Times initially reported the accusations. |
| 2011-12-21 | Boston | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | Boston University hockey star Corey Trivino was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery, along with one count of assault with attempt to rape and two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, Art Jahnke of BU Today reports.
Trivino was arrested by Boston University Police around 11 p.m. after he allegedly "pushed his way into the room of a female student" while intoxicated and started groping her against her will. The 21-year-old pleaded not guilty on Monday. The Boston Hockey Blog reports that Trivino had to surrender his Canadian passport but was released without bail. If he wanted to use the passport, then he would need to post a bail of $25,000. |
| 2011-12-21 | Boston | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 120 | Boston University hockey star Corey Trivino was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery, along with one count of assault with attempt to rape and two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, Art Jahnke of BU Today reports.
Trivino was arrested by Boston University Police around 11 p.m. after he allegedly "pushed his way into the room of a female student" while intoxicated and started groping her against her will. The 21-year-old pleaded not guilty on Monday. The Boston Hockey Blog reports that Trivino had to surrender his Canadian passport but was released without bail. If he wanted to use the passport, then he would need to post a bail of $25,000. |
| 2011-12-21 | Boston | Serious-Criminal | Rape | Link | 75 | Boston University hockey star Corey Trivino was arrested on Sunday and charged with three counts of indecent assault and battery, along with one count of assault with attempt to rape and two counts of breaking and entering in the nighttime, Art Jahnke of BU Today reports.
Trivino was arrested by Boston University Police around 11 p.m. after he allegedly "pushed his way into the room of a female student" while intoxicated and started groping her against her will. The 21-year-old pleaded not guilty on Monday. The Boston Hockey Blog reports that Trivino had to surrender his Canadian passport but was released without bail. If he wanted to use the passport, then he would need to post a bail of $25,000. |
| 2011-12-16 | Islanders | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | BOSTON - Police said Friday that they've charged former Islanders coach and general manager Mike Milbury with assaulting a 12-year-old Pee Wee hockey player who was jawing with his son.
Brookline police Capt. Tom Keaveney said Milbury, an assistant coach on his son's team, allegedly grabbed, threatened and shook the opposing player as the teams were shooting around following a Dec. 9 game at a town-owned rink. The boy wasn't hurt, Keaveney said. |
| 2011-12-15 | Bears | Big-Time | Selling Hard Drugs | Link | 64 | Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd was arrested Wednesday night on federal drug charges after he allegedly attempted to purchase drugs from a North Texas supplier.
According to the criminal complaint filed in the case, Hurd told an undercover operative that he wanted up to 10 kilograms of cocaine and a half-ton of marijuana per week "for distribution in the Chicago area." He added that he was willing to pay $25,000 per kilo and $450 per pound. According to a report from 670 The Score (via CBS Chicago), "Hurd was a top drug dealer in Chicago and police have a list of NFL players who were supplied drugs by the receiver, a law enforcement source told the radio station. The list is 'in the double-digits,' according to the source." More details via the criminal complaint (by way of the Dallas Morning News): "…[H]is co-conspirator is in charge of doing the majority of the deals as Hurd focuses on the 'higher-end' deals. Hurd subsequently inquired if the UCA (undercover operative) and the CI (confidential informant involved in the case) could provide him with Mexican cellular telephones, as Hurd believed that law enforcement did not have the capability of listening to Mexican telephones." |
| 2011-12-08 | Dodgers | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | LOS ANGELES – Authorities are awaiting the results of a blood test on Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
California Highway Patrol spokesman Leland Tang says the 27-year-old athlete was arrested Nov. 14 after his 2009 Maserati hit three cars on a Los Angeles freeway. Tang tells the Los Angeles Times ( ) the car sideswiped a Mini Cooper, a Toyota Prius and a Mercedes Benz before stopping in the freeway's fast lane in the San Fernando Valley. http://lat.ms/shV9Xb |
| 2011-12-05 | Raiders | Small-Time | Mayhem | Link | 10 | MIAMI -- Linebacker Rolando McClain played for the Oakland Raiders in Sunday's game at Miami, three days after he was arrested on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges in his Alabama hometown.
Police said McClain fired a gun during a fight. He was in Alabama to attend his grandfather's funeral and didn't practice this week. AFC West blog ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation Coach Hue Jackson said he decided to play McClain after they discussed what had happened. "I'm backing my player on this. I trust some things he shared with me," Jackson said. "If the league decides to come down on him, then I'm going to come down on him like you've never seen." McClain didn't start but had eight tackles to lead the Raiders, who lost to Miami 34-14. He declined to talk to reporters after the game. According to a statement released Thursday by John Crouch of the Decatur Police Department, the 22-year-old McClain is alleged to have held a gun beside a man's head during an altercation and the man begged him not to shoot. McClain moved the gun but fired a round beside the man's ear, according to the statement. No one was shot, but police said a man who was injured in the altercation drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated and released. McClain was arrested the following day and faces charges of assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. McClain's attorney, Billy C. Burney II, said the linebacker denies he fired a gun and said he was not involved in the fight. |
| 2011-12-05 | Raiders | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | MIAMI -- Linebacker Rolando McClain played for the Oakland Raiders in Sunday’s game at Miami, three days after he was arrested on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges in his Alabama hometown.
Police said McClain fired a gun during a fight. He was in Alabama to attend his grandfather’s funeral and didn’t practice this week. AFC West blog ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation Coach Hue Jackson said he decided to play McClain after they discussed what had happened. "I’m backing my player on this. I trust some things he shared with me," Jackson said. "If the league decides to come down on him, then I’m going to come down on him like you’ve never seen." McClain didn’t start but had eight tackles to lead the Raiders, who lost to Miami 34-14. He declined to talk to reporters after the game. According to a statement released Thursday by John Crouch of the Decatur Police Department, the 22-year-old McClain is alleged to have held a gun beside a man’s head during an altercation and the man begged him not to shoot. McClain moved the gun but fired a round beside the man’s ear, according to the statement. No one was shot, but police said a man who was injured in the altercation drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated and released. McClain was arrested the following day and faces charges of assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. McClain’s attorney, Billy C. Burney II, said the linebacker denies he fired a gun and said he was not involved in the fight. |
| 2011-12-05 | Raiders | Big-Time | Reckless Endangerment | Link | 20 | MIAMI -- Linebacker Rolando McClain played for the Oakland Raiders in Sunday’s game at Miami, three days after he was arrested on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges in his Alabama hometown.
Police said McClain fired a gun during a fight. He was in Alabama to attend his grandfather’s funeral and didn’t practice this week. AFC West blog ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation Coach Hue Jackson said he decided to play McClain after they discussed what had happened. "I’m backing my player on this. I trust some things he shared with me," Jackson said. "If the league decides to come down on him, then I’m going to come down on him like you’ve never seen." McClain didn’t start but had eight tackles to lead the Raiders, who lost to Miami 34-14. He declined to talk to reporters after the game. According to a statement released Thursday by John Crouch of the Decatur Police Department, the 22-year-old McClain is alleged to have held a gun beside a man’s head during an altercation and the man begged him not to shoot. McClain moved the gun but fired a round beside the man’s ear, according to the statement. No one was shot, but police said a man who was injured in the altercation drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated and released. McClain was arrested the following day and faces charges of assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. McClain’s attorney, Billy C. Burney II, said the linebacker denies he fired a gun and said he was not involved in the fight. |
| 2011-12-05 | Raiders | Big-Time | Aggravated Assault | Link | 35 | MIAMI -- Linebacker Rolando McClain played for the Oakland Raiders in Sunday’s game at Miami, three days after he was arrested on misdemeanor assault, firearms and other charges in his Alabama hometown.
Police said McClain fired a gun during a fight. He was in Alabama to attend his grandfather’s funeral and didn’t practice this week. AFC West blog ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation Coach Hue Jackson said he decided to play McClain after they discussed what had happened. "I’m backing my player on this. I trust some things he shared with me," Jackson said. "If the league decides to come down on him, then I’m going to come down on him like you’ve never seen." McClain didn’t start but had eight tackles to lead the Raiders, who lost to Miami 34-14. He declined to talk to reporters after the game. According to a statement released Thursday by John Crouch of the Decatur Police Department, the 22-year-old McClain is alleged to have held a gun beside a man’s head during an altercation and the man begged him not to shoot. McClain moved the gun but fired a round beside the man’s ear, according to the statement. No one was shot, but police said a man who was injured in the altercation drove himself to a hospital, where he was treated and released. McClain was arrested the following day and faces charges of assault, menacing, reckless endangerment and firing a gun inside the city limits. McClain’s attorney, Billy C. Burney II, said the linebacker denies he fired a gun and said he was not involved in the fight. |
| 2011-12-05 | Dolphins | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Too funny, "he began rolling a marijuana cigarette in front of them on the kitchen table".
Olshansky arrested: Former Dolphins defensive lineman Igor Olshansky, released by the Dolphins on Wednesday, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession on Thursday in his condo on Fort Lauderdale Beach. According to a Broward Sheriffs Office source, Olshansky, 29, was an unintended victim of an undercover bust as part of the BSO's two-day program, Operation Cold Turkey, which arrested 280 people on Wednesday and Thursday. The undercover police had come to Olshansky's Fort Lauderdale Beach apartment to investigate Olshansky's friend, who was in possession of 19 grams of marijuana. Police arrested the friend, but also found probable cause to arrest Olshansky when he began rolling a marijuana cigarette in front of them on the kitchen table. |
| 2011-11-21 | Mariners | Big-Time | Wrong Place Wrong Time | Link | 7 | Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman was stabbed to death early Monday, police said, cutting short the life and career of one of the few Dutchmen to make it into Major League Baseball.
His club and baseball officials hailed the 24-year-old Halman as a young man with a passion for the game and for instilling it in youngsters. Mariners chairman Howard Lincoln, president Chuck Armstrong and general manager Jack Zduriencik paid tribute to Halman on behalf of the club. "Greg was a part of our organization since he was 16 and we saw him grow into a passionate young man and talented baseball player," they said in a statement. "He had an infectious smile that would greet you in the clubhouse, and he was a tremendous teammate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Greg's family." Rotterdam Police spokeswoman Patricia Wessels said police were called to a home in the port city in the early hours of the morning and found Halman bleeding from a stab wound. The officers and ambulance paramedics were unable to resuscitate Halman. Wessels said the officers arrested Halman's 22-year-old brother. She declined to give his name, in line with Dutch privacy rules. "He is under arrest and right now he is being questioned," Wessels told the Associated Press in a phone interview. "It will take some time to figure out what exactly happened." No charges have been filed in the case. |
| 2011-11-11 | Middle Tennessee State | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | The MTSU football team will be back in action Saturday at rival Florida Atlantic after being idle last week.
But, the Blue Raiders will have a different offensive coordinator. Willie Simmons was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend last week and resigned his post Friday night. MTSU head coach Rick Stockstill addressed the issue to the media at a weekly press conference Tuesday. |
| 2011-11-10 | Flagler | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 40 | State Attorney’s Office weighing charges in investigation
A group of male Flagler College students – including two players from Flagler’s basketball team – kicked down the front door of a Lincolnville house last week and punched and kicked a fellow student to the ground, according to police records. St. Augustine Police have filed a charging affidavit for felony burglary and misdemeanor battery against a Flagler student on the basketball team. The Record is not publishing his name because he has not been arrested. |
| 2011-11-10 | Flagler | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 30 | State Attorney’s Office weighing charges in investigation
A group of male Flagler College students – including two players from Flagler’s basketball team – kicked down the front door of a Lincolnville house last week and punched and kicked a fellow student to the ground, according to police records. St. Augustine Police have filed a charging affidavit for felony burglary and misdemeanor battery against a Flagler student on the basketball team. The Record is not publishing his name because he has not been arrested. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Small-Time | Property Damage | Link | 4 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 33 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Big-Time | Using Hard Drugs | Link | 20 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-10 | Fresno Pacific | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 60 | 4 Counts of assault-2 for the women, one for the cop and one for the dog.
A California basketball player has gone on a naked rampage after being cut from a Fresno college team. The Fresno Bee says 21-year-old Leonard Tyrell Young was nude Monday night when he ran through a parking lot near the Fresno Pacific University campus, assaulted two women, tried to steal a police car and struck an officer and police dog. Young was finally subdued with three strikes from a Taser stun gun. Investigators say Young was arrested and booked Tuesday for investigation of carjacking, resisting arrest, vandalism, harming a police dog and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The university says Young was kicked off the Sunbirds basketball team for violating team standards. No details were released. |
| 2011-11-09 | Pennsylvania State | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 21 | Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has decided to retire at the end of the season.
Paterno has been besieged by criticism since former defensive coordinator and one-time heir apparent Jerry Sandusky was charged over the weekend with molesting eight young boys between 1994 and 2009. Athletic director Tim Curley and vice president Gary Schultz have been charged with failing to notify authorities after an eyewitness reported a 2002 assault. They have also resigned. |
| 2011-11-07 | Northwestern State | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | One Northwest Missouri State football player faces a court date next week on a possession of marijuana charge, and a teammate no longer appears on the roster following two drug-related arrests in two months.
Junior wide receiver Brian Miller and senior safety Jordan Sklba were arrested in August at the same location in Maryville, Mo. Both were charged with Class A misdemeanors for possession of a controlled substance. Sklba – a transfer from Division I Murray State – was also arrested last Friday for the same offense. His name has since been removed from Northwest’s roster on the school’s athletic website. Sklba has not been charged for the second offense at this time. |
| 2011-11-07 | Montana | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 16 | Montana backup quarterback Gerald Kemp and cornerback Trumaine Johnson were arrested early Sunday morning and are accused of obstructing justice and resisting arrest. The two were tased during the incident. Montana coach Robin Pflugrad told the Missoulian on Wednesday he "could not say" if Kemp and Johnson will play against Weber State today. ... The Grizzlies lead the all-time series against Weber State 37-13. |
| 2011-11-07 | Montana | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 22 | Montana backup quarterback Gerald Kemp and cornerback Trumaine Johnson were arrested early Sunday morning and are accused of obstructing justice and resisting arrest. The two were tased during the incident. Montana coach Robin Pflugrad told the Missoulian on Wednesday he "could not say" if Kemp and Johnson will play against Weber State today. ... The Grizzlies lead the all-time series against Weber State 37-13. |
| 2011-11-05 | Pennsylvania State | Small-Time | Perjury | Link | 20 | Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and another school administrator were charged with perjury and failure to report in an investigation into allegations that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young men, authorities said Saturday.
State prosecutors said Sandusky, 67, of State College, was arrested Saturday. Curley, 57, and Penn State vice president for finance and business Gary Schultz, 62, both of Boalsburg, were expected to turn themselves in Monday in Harrisburg, according to the attorney general's office. Schultz's position includes oversight of the university's police department. Sandusky, who worked with at-risk children through his Second Mile foundation, was charged with seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; eight counts of corruption of minors, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, seven counts of indecent assault and other offenses. |
| 2011-11-05 | Pennsylvania State | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 16 | Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and another school administrator were charged with perjury and failure to report in an investigation into allegations that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young men, authorities said Saturday.
State prosecutors said Sandusky, 67, of State College, was arrested Saturday. Curley, 57, and Penn State vice president for finance and business Gary Schultz, 62, both of Boalsburg, were expected to turn themselves in Monday in Harrisburg, according to the attorney general’s office. Schultz’s position includes oversight of the university’s police department. Sandusky, who worked with at-risk children through his Second Mile foundation, was charged with seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; eight counts of corruption of minors, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, seven counts of indecent assault and other offenses. |
| 2011-11-05 | Pennsylvania State | Serious-Criminal | Child Molestation | Link | 425 | Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and another school administrator were charged with perjury and failure to report in an investigation into allegations that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young men, authorities said Saturday.
State prosecutors said Sandusky, 67, of State College, was arrested Saturday. Curley, 57, and Penn State vice president for finance and business Gary Schultz, 62, both of Boalsburg, were expected to turn themselves in Monday in Harrisburg, according to the attorney general’s office. Schultz’s position includes oversight of the university’s police department. Sandusky, who worked with at-risk children through his Second Mile foundation, was charged with seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; eight counts of corruption of minors, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, seven counts of indecent assault and other offenses. |
| 2011-11-05 | Pennsylvania State | Serious-Criminal | Child Endangerment | Link | 300 | Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and another school administrator were charged with perjury and failure to report in an investigation into allegations that former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young men, authorities said Saturday.
State prosecutors said Sandusky, 67, of State College, was arrested Saturday. Curley, 57, and Penn State vice president for finance and business Gary Schultz, 62, both of Boalsburg, were expected to turn themselves in Monday in Harrisburg, according to the attorney general’s office. Schultz’s position includes oversight of the university’s police department. Sandusky, who worked with at-risk children through his Second Mile foundation, was charged with seven counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; eight counts of corruption of minors, eight counts of endangering the welfare of a child, seven counts of indecent assault and other offenses. |
| 2011-11-02 | Jeremy Mayfield | Big-Time | Using Hard Drugs | Link | 20 | Authorities say former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was arrested Tuesday night on drug charges.
Mayfield was arrested in his home in the town of Catawba on possession of methamphetamine charges, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Deputies had gone to Mayfield's home to execute a search warrant on a tip there were stolen goods in the house. During the search, deputies found the methamphetamine. They also found items that may be stolen but deputies have not verified the items taken are in fact stolen property. Mayfield has a scheduled court appearance Wednesday morning. His is out of jail on a $3,000 bond. |
| 2011-11-02 | Jeremy Mayfield | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | Authorities say former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was arrested Tuesday night on drug charges.
Mayfield was arrested in his home in the town of Catawba on possession of methamphetamine charges, according to the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies had gone to Mayfield’s home to execute a search warrant on a tip there were stolen goods in the house. During the search, deputies found the methamphetamine. They also found items that may be stolen but deputies have not verified the items taken are in fact stolen property. Mayfield has a scheduled court appearance Wednesday morning. His is out of jail on a $3,000 bond. |
| 2011-10-28 | Seahawks | Nuisance | Fines | Link | 2 | NEW YORK -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for head-butting Cleveland tight end Alex Smith in last week's game.
Bryant was ejected from the 6-3 loss. Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell was docked $15,000 for roughing the passer. He hit Denver's Tim Tebow in the head and neck area. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali also was fined $15,000 for striking Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer in the knee area. Teammate Brandon Flowers was nailed for $10,000 when the cornerback used the football as a prop, considering unsportsmanlike conduct. Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard was fined $10,000 for his hit on defenseless Jaguars running back Deji Karim. Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry got a $10,000 fine for a late hit and cornerback Stanford Routt was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for hitting Chiefs running back Jackie Battle out of bounds. |
| 2011-10-28 | Chiefs | Nuisance | Fines | Link | 2 | NEW YORK (AP) _ Seattle defensive end Red Bryant has been fined
$15,000 by the NFL for head-butting Cleveland center Alex Mack in last week's game. Bryant was ejected from the 6-3 loss. Miami safety Yeremiah Bell was docked $15,000 for roughing the passer. He hit Denver's Tim Tebow in the head and neck area. Kansas City linebacker Tambi Hali also was fined $15,000 for striking Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer in the knee area. Teammate Brandon Flowers was nailed for $10,000 when the cornerback used the football as a prop, considering unsportsmanlike conduct. Baltimore safety Bernard Pollard was fined $10,000 for his hit on defenseless Jaguars running back Deji Karim. Oakland LB Aaron Curry got a $10,000 fine for a late hit and Raiders CB Stanford Routt was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness. |
| 2011-10-28 | Dolphins | Nuisance | Fines | Link | 2 | NEW YORK -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Red Bryant has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for head-butting Cleveland tight end Alex Smith in last week's game.
Bryant was ejected from the 6-3 loss. Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell was docked $15,000 for roughing the passer. He hit Denver's Tim Tebow in the head and neck area. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali also was fined $15,000 for striking Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer in the knee area. Teammate Brandon Flowers was nailed for $10,000 when the cornerback used the football as a prop, considering unsportsmanlike conduct. Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard was fined $10,000 for his hit on defenseless Jaguars running back Deji Karim. Oakland Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry got a $10,000 fine for a late hit and cornerback Stanford Routt was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for hitting Chiefs running back Jackie Battle out of bounds. |
| 2011-10-22 | Vikings | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 80 | Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested early Saturday morning on two charges of domestic assault, according to a report on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities radio.
Cook is being held without bail at Hennepin County jail and has a court appearance scheduled for Monday morning. |
| 2011-10-22 | Winthrop | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 18 | Nearly three hours before practice was supposed to start Friday morning, a pair of Winthrop men's basketball players were hit with stun guns and arrested by the Rock Hill Police Department.
The incident took place at 2:45 a.m. Friday at the McDonald's adjacent to campus. When an officer responded to help disperse a crowd in the parking lot, a fight broke out inside and three individuals were subdued with Tasers. Senior guard Reggie Middleton, junior guard-forward Gideon Gamble and a third man, Tyvonne Dunham, were charged with disorderly conduct-fighting. According to the arrest report, all three men were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fight. |
| 2011-10-22 | Winthrop | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 22 | Nearly three hours before practice was supposed to start Friday morning, a pair of Winthrop men’s basketball players were hit with stun guns and arrested by the Rock Hill Police Department.
The incident took place at 2:45 a.m. Friday at the McDonald’s adjacent to campus. When an officer responded to help disperse a crowd in the parking lot, a fight broke out inside and three individuals were subdued with Tasers. Senior guard Reggie Middleton, junior guard-forward Gideon Gamble and a third man, Tyvonne Dunham, were charged with disorderly conduct-fighting. According to the arrest report, all three men were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fight. |
| 2011-10-22 | Winthrop | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 16 | Nearly three hours before practice was supposed to start Friday morning, a pair of Winthrop men’s basketball players were hit with stun guns and arrested by the Rock Hill Police Department.
The incident took place at 2:45 a.m. Friday at the McDonald’s adjacent to campus. When an officer responded to help disperse a crowd in the parking lot, a fight broke out inside and three individuals were subdued with Tasers. Senior guard Reggie Middleton, junior guard-forward Gideon Gamble and a third man, Tyvonne Dunham, were charged with disorderly conduct-fighting. According to the arrest report, all three men were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fight. |
| 2011-10-18 | Astros | Nuisance | Tweeting | Link | 5 | Houston Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer was arrested on one count of felony marijuana possession last night in Tampa, Florida.
Schafer was caught just after midnight with 25.9 grams of marijuana and three marijuana peanut butter cups, according to the Houston Chronicle. Headlines like this you can't make up. "An MLB Player Got Caught With 26 Grams Of Weed And Three Marijuana Peanut Butter Cups Last Night" That's over the 20-gram threshold that makes the charge a felony and not a misdemeanor. It appears Schafer was at the Bucs-Colts game before his arrest. He tweeted, "Tailgating for monday night football.....i need Freeman to do work tonight for my fantasy team." Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/jordan-schafer-felony-marijuana-2011-10#ixzz1bA3gGaou |
| 2011-10-18 | Astros | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | Houston Astros outfielder Jordan Schafer was arrested on one count of felony marijuana possession last night in Tampa, Florida.
Schafer was caught just after midnight with 25.9 grams of marijuana and three marijuana peanut butter cups, according to the Houston Chronicle. Headlines like this you can’t make up. "An MLB Player Got Caught With 26 Grams Of Weed And Three Marijuana Peanut Butter Cups Last Night" That’s over the 20-gram threshold that makes the charge a felony and not a misdemeanor. It appears Schafer was at the Bucs-Colts game before his arrest. He tweeted, "Tailgating for monday night football.....i need Freeman to do work tonight for my fantasy team." Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/jordan-schafer-felony-marijuana-2011-10#ixzz1bA3gGaou |
| 2011-10-18 | Coe | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Who among us hasn’t swiped a John Deere Gator and taken four friends for a joyride? It’s part of growing up. But a Coe College running back, Colin Ferring, 18, upped the ante recently when Cedar Rapids, Iowa police got wind of what he was doing and gave chase. When they pulled over the tractor, Ferring took off running. When the cops caught up to him, things got tasery.
Ferring was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. |
| 2011-10-18 | Coe | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Who among us hasn’t swiped a John Deere Gator and taken four friends for a joyride? It’s part of growing up. But a Coe College running back, Colin Ferring, 18, upped the ante recently when Cedar Rapids, Iowa police got wind of what he was doing and gave chase. When they pulled over the tractor, Ferring took off running. When the cops caught up to him, things got tasery.
Ferring was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. |
| 2011-10-18 | Coe | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 11 | Who among us hasn’t swiped a John Deere Gator and taken four friends for a joyride? It’s part of growing up. But a Coe College running back, Colin Ferring, 18, upped the ante recently when Cedar Rapids, Iowa police got wind of what he was doing and gave chase. When they pulled over the tractor, Ferring took off running. When the cops caught up to him, things got tasery.
Ferring was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. |
| 2011-10-18 | Cards | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | This is timely...
McLaughlin's future as the Cardinals' primary television play-by-play announcer remains murky, but there is no question about his status for his main offseason jobs. He won't be doing TV broadcasts of University of Missouri or Missouri Valley Conference basketball this winter. The moves come after his second arrest in 13 months on a drunken driving charge, the latest last week. He has begun a treatment program that his brother Kevin said will preclude him from doing those games – assuming he had been allowed to return. Dan McLaughlin issued a statement Thursday through the brother addressing his situation |
| 2011-10-18 | Mississippi State | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 7 | Mark Ouimet, the Mississippi State assistant recruiting coordinator for football, resigned Tuesday, just days after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Miss., reported.
Ouimet was arrested on the MSU campus at 1:49 a.m. on Sept. 24, the same day MSU later played Louisiana Tech. However, Ouimet told The Clarion-Ledger that his resignation had to do with his 6-year-old son’s health. His wife and son live in Ann Arbor, Mich. |
| 2011-10-18 | Mississippi State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Mark Ouimet, the Mississippi State assistant recruiting coordinator for football, resigned Tuesday, just days after he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, The Clarion-Ledger of Jackson, Miss., reported.
Ouimet was arrested on the MSU campus at 1:49 a.m. on Sept. 24, the same day MSU later played Louisiana Tech. However, Ouimet told The Clarion-Ledger that his resignation had to do with his 6-year-old son’s health. His wife and son live in Ann Arbor, Mich. |
| 2011-10-14 | Mariners | Small-Time | Restraining Order | Link | 7 | Embattled journeyman outfielder Milton Bradley has made the news for all the wrong reasons again. This time around, he is alleged to have told his wife he is going to kill her. During a heated argument on Sept. 27, which led to Bradley's arrest, he allegedly showed Monique Bradley a picture of a gun and said, "this is the gun I'm going to kill you with," according to TMZ.com.
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| 2011-10-14 | Mariners | Small-Time | Misdemeanor Domestic Abuse | Link | 8 | Embattled journeyman outfielder Milton Bradley has made the news for all the wrong reasons again. This time around, he is alleged to have told his wife he is going to kill her. During a heated argument on Sept. 27, which led to Bradley’s arrest, he allegedly showed Monique Bradley a picture of a gun and said, "this is the gun I’m going to kill you with," according to TMZ.com.
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| 2011-10-13 | Florida | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 7 | The bust that keeps giving.
Oct 12, 2011 - Florida Gators redshirt sophomore linebacker Dee Finley has decided to transfer from the university, Jeff Barlis of The Gainesville Sun reports. Where Finley will transfer to is unknown at this time. A former five-star recruit by former head coach Urban Meyer's 2008 recruiting class, Finley has primarily played on special teams and in a reserve role, totaling 12 tackles, including one for a loss, during his 19-game career with the Gators. Finley was suspended for one game earlier this season after he was charged with resisting arrest without violence following a traffic stop on campus on September 12. In that incident, Finley allegedly drove his scooter around a barricade. When he was pulled over by university police, Finley refused to provide information, perhaps due to him operating the scooter with a license that is suspended in both Florida and Alabama for failure to pay fines and appear in court. |
| 2011-10-11 | South Carolina | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | A failed "substance test" has brought the star-crossed Stephen Garcia era at South Carolina to its final, official end.
Gamecock athletic director Eric Hyman issued a statement Tuesday that Garcia has been dismissed fron the Carolina football program, effective immediately. |
| 2011-10-11 | South Carolina | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | A failed "substance test" has brought the star-crossed Stephen Garcia era at South Carolina to its final, official end.
Gamecock athletic director Eric Hyman issued a statement Tuesday that Garcia has been dismissed fron the Carolina football program, effective immediately. |
| 2011-10-11 | Al Unser Jr | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was arrested on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving in New Mexico after authorities said he was driving more than 100 mph, officials at the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department said.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Jennifer Brown confirmed that Unser, 49, was arrested around 3 a.m. just outside of Albuquerque, where he lives. Brown said Unser was drag racing another car in his Suburban and was going around 101 mph before sheriff's deputies caught up to him. He was charged with reckless driving and aggravated driving while intoxicated. |
| 2011-10-11 | Al Unser Jr | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr. was arrested on charges of drunken driving and reckless driving in New Mexico after authorities said he was driving more than 100 mph, officials at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department said.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Jennifer Brown confirmed that Unser, 49, was arrested around 3 a.m. just outside of Albuquerque, where he lives. Brown said Unser was drag racing another car in his Suburban and was going around 101 mph before sheriff’s deputies caught up to him. He was charged with reckless driving and aggravated driving while intoxicated. |
| 2011-10-08 | Georgia | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | ATHENS, Ga. -- Starting Georgia outside linebacker Cornelius Washington was arrested early Sunday near Commerce, Ga., and charged with speeding and driving under the influence.
Georgia coach Mark Richt said Sunday that Washington will sit out the Bulldogs' upcoming games against Tennessee and Vanderbilt following the arrest. |
| 2011-10-08 | Georgia | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | ATHENS, Ga. -- Starting Georgia outside linebacker Cornelius Washington was arrested early Sunday near Commerce, Ga., and charged with speeding and driving under the influence.
Georgia coach Mark Richt said Sunday that Washington will sit out the Bulldogs’ upcoming games against Tennessee and Vanderbilt following the arrest. |
| 2011-10-08 | Coe | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | I love the fact they add, "Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season." to the end.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Coe College football player was arrested late Saturday night after police said he tried to steal a utility vehicle from the campus. Colin Ferring, 18, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. Officers responded around 10:45 p.m. to the reported theft spotted the gator carrying five people near the campus. Police initiated the a traffic stop in the 1500 block of B Ave. NE, but the Ferring, who had been driving the vehicle, took off running. He was caught after a short footchase and transported to the Linn County Jail. No one else was cited in the incident, police said. Hamblin said investigators were still working with Coe College to see if Ferring would also be charged with theft. Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season. |
| 2011-10-08 | Coe | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | I love the fact they add, "Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season." to the end.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Coe College football player was arrested late Saturday night after police said he tried to steal a utility vehicle from the campus. Colin Ferring, 18, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. Officers responded around 10:45 p.m. to the reported theft spotted the gator carrying five people near the campus. Police initiated the a traffic stop in the 1500 block of B Ave. NE, but the Ferring, who had been driving the vehicle, took off running. He was caught after a short footchase and transported to the Linn County Jail. No one else was cited in the incident, police said. Hamblin said investigators were still working with Coe College to see if Ferring would also be charged with theft. Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season. |
| 2011-10-08 | Coe | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 11 | I love the fact they add, "Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season." to the end.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Coe College football player was arrested late Saturday night after police said he tried to steal a utility vehicle from the campus. Colin Ferring, 18, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. Officers responded around 10:45 p.m. to the reported theft spotted the gator carrying five people near the campus. Police initiated the a traffic stop in the 1500 block of B Ave. NE, but the Ferring, who had been driving the vehicle, took off running. He was caught after a short footchase and transported to the Linn County Jail. No one else was cited in the incident, police said. Hamblin said investigators were still working with Coe College to see if Ferring would also be charged with theft. Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season. |
| 2011-10-08 | Coe | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | I love the fact they add, "Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season." to the end.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A Coe College football player was arrested late Saturday night after police said he tried to steal a utility vehicle from the campus. Colin Ferring, 18, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age, public intoxication and interference with official acts after he allegedly took a John Deere Gator, police said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin said Ferring resisted arrest and officers had to use a Taser to subdue him. Officers responded around 10:45 p.m. to the reported theft spotted the gator carrying five people near the campus. Police initiated the a traffic stop in the 1500 block of B Ave. NE, but the Ferring, who had been driving the vehicle, took off running. He was caught after a short footchase and transported to the Linn County Jail. No one else was cited in the incident, police said. Hamblin said investigators were still working with Coe College to see if Ferring would also be charged with theft. Ferring, a freshman from Waukon, is listed as a running back for the Kohawks. He has not seen any game action so far this season. |
| 2011-09-30 | Liberty | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | The topic of the day in regards to Liberty football is Asa Chapman and coach Danny Rocco’s reinstatement of Chapman to the football program after a three-week suspension.
Again, let’s review the KNOWN facts: * Lynchburg Police arrested Chapman on Friday, Aug. 26 and charged him with one count each of felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession. * Those charges were filed in Lynchburg General District Court on Tuesday, Aug. 30. * Liberty’s football coaching staff was made aware of the charges and took action, and part of that action was for Chapman to immediately turn himself into the office of student affairs at Liberty, which is where the "self-reporting" came from in Monday’s press release on the matter. Chapman went to student affairs to inform them of what happened before student affairs was aware of the charges. Ergo, he self-reported. * Rocco chose to suspend Chapman later that afternoon "indefinitely," certainly allowing for the possibility of reinstatement. |
| 2011-09-30 | Liberty | Big-Time | Using Hard Drugs | Link | 20 | The topic of the day in regards to Liberty football is Asa Chapman and coach Danny Rocco’s reinstatement of Chapman to the football program after a three-week suspension.
Again, let’s review the KNOWN facts: * Lynchburg Police arrested Chapman on Friday, Aug. 26 and charged him with one count each of felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession. * Those charges were filed in Lynchburg General District Court on Tuesday, Aug. 30. * Liberty’s football coaching staff was made aware of the charges and took action, and part of that action was for Chapman to immediately turn himself into the office of student affairs at Liberty, which is where the "self-reporting" came from in Monday’s press release on the matter. Chapman went to student affairs to inform them of what happened before student affairs was aware of the charges. Ergo, he self-reported. * Rocco chose to suspend Chapman later that afternoon "indefinitely," certainly allowing for the possibility of reinstatement. |
| 2011-09-29 | Pistons | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | The Detroit Free Press reports that Pistons forward Ben Wallace was arrested Saturday for drunk driving and possession of a concealed weapon, according to a police press release.
Detroit Piston Ben Wallace is facing a 5-year felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon after police found an unloaded pistol in a backpack in his car as they arrested him on suspicion of drunken driving Saturday in Bloomfield Township. When officers searched his car, they discovered an unloaded pistol in a backpack in the "passenger compartment" of the vehicle, according to a news release issued by the police department today. |
| 2011-09-29 | Pistons | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | The Detroit Free Press reports that Pistons forward Ben Wallace was arrested Saturday for drunk driving and possession of a concealed weapon, according to a police press release.
Detroit Piston Ben Wallace is facing a 5-year felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon after police found an unloaded pistol in a backpack in his car as they arrested him on suspicion of drunken driving Saturday in Bloomfield Township. When officers searched his car, they discovered an unloaded pistol in a backpack in the "passenger compartment" of the vehicle, according to a news release issued by the police department today. |
| 2011-09-26 | Florida State | Small-Time | Perjury | Link | 10 | Florida State cornerback and return specialist Greg Reid was arrested Monday on charges of resisting arrest and perjury.
Reid, who led the nation in punt returns in 2009 as a freshman, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. by Tallahassee police and booked at the Leon County Jail. He bonded out immediately. |
| 2011-09-26 | Florida State | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Florida State cornerback and return specialist Greg Reid was arrested Monday on charges of resisting arrest and perjury.
Reid, who led the nation in punt returns in 2009 as a freshman, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. by Tallahassee police and booked at the Leon County Jail. He bonded out immediately. |
| 2011-09-22 | Boise State | Nuisance | Losing Three Scholarship | Link | 6 | As a result of those violations, BSU will see a reduction in scholarships from 85 to 82 in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The program had previously announced its decision to strip itself of three scholarships for this season; obviously, there have been an additional six scholarship losses tacked on by the NCAA.
Boise also self-imposed a sanction that reduced the number of preseason practices the football program was allowed to have this year and next from 29 to 26. In addition to that, the NCAA docked the Broncos three contact practices during the spring sessions in 2012, 2013 and 2014, dropping the maximum allowed from 12 to nine. |
| 2011-09-22 | Red Sox | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Former Major League pitcher Curtis John Leskanic faces charges of driving under the influence and child neglect without harm following his arrest this week in Altamonte Springs.
Leskanic, 44, who lives on Alaqua Drive in west Seminole County, had a blood-alcohol level of .331, more than four times the legal limit of .08, according to an arrest affidavit. The level was so high that he had to be checked out at a hospital before being booked into the Seminole County Jail. He was found passed out at the wheel of his pickup truck on State Road 436 at Ronald Regan Boulevard with his 5-year-old daughter asleep, and unrestrained, in the truck, according to the report. Police said the child was given to a family member. In 11 seasons with Colorado, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Boston, Leskanic had a 50-34 won-loss record. His final season was 2004, when he pitched for the World Series champion Red Sox. According to the arrest report: |
| 2011-09-22 | Red Sox | Serious-Criminal | Child Endangerment | Link | 60 | Former Major League pitcher Curtis John Leskanic faces charges of driving under the influence and child neglect without harm following his arrest this week in Altamonte Springs.
Leskanic, 44, who lives on Alaqua Drive in west Seminole County, had a blood-alcohol level of .331, more than four times the legal limit of .08, according to an arrest affidavit. The level was so high that he had to be checked out at a hospital before being booked into the Seminole County Jail. He was found passed out at the wheel of his pickup truck on State Road 436 at Ronald Regan Boulevard with his 5-year-old daughter asleep, and unrestrained, in the truck, according to the report. Police said the child was given to a family member. In 11 seasons with Colorado, Milwaukee, Kansas City and Boston, Leskanic had a 50-34 won-loss record. His final season was 2004, when he pitched for the World Series champion Red Sox. According to the arrest report: |
| 2011-09-22 | Georgia | Nuisance | Apologizing to Fans | Link | 4 | UGA football recruit apologizes to Bulldog fans for arrest
7:30 am September 15, 2011, by Michael Carvell Collin Barber, who is committed to UGA on a football scholarship, said he wants to apologize to Georgia fans for his arrest last month. The punter from Cartersville High School was charged with four counts of destruction of mailboxes. "I messed up with what I did; it was really dumb," Barber told the AJC. "I feel like I let a lot of Bulldog fans down. Actually, I feel like I let a lot of people down – my family, my friends, my coaches and my teammates. I feel like a lot of people that looked up to me are now going to look down on me because of that. "I’ve apologized to [UGA coach Mark Richt]. I also want to apologize to the Bulldog fans. Hopefully, everybody can move forward from this." |
| 2011-09-22 | Georgia | Nuisance | Apologizing to Team | Link | 2 | UGA football recruit apologizes to Bulldog fans for arrest
7:30 am September 15, 2011, by Michael Carvell Collin Barber, who is committed to UGA on a football scholarship, said he wants to apologize to Georgia fans for his arrest last month. The punter from Cartersville High School was charged with four counts of destruction of mailboxes. "I messed up with what I did; it was really dumb," Barber told the AJC. "I feel like I let a lot of Bulldog fans down. Actually, I feel like I let a lot of people down – my family, my friends, my coaches and my teammates. I feel like a lot of people that looked up to me are now going to look down on me because of that. "I’ve apologized to [UGA coach Mark Richt]. I also want to apologize to the Bulldog fans. Hopefully, everybody can move forward from this." |
| 2011-09-22 | Georgia | Small-Time | Property Damage | Link | 16 | UGA football recruit apologizes to Bulldog fans for arrest
7:30 am September 15, 2011, by Michael Carvell Collin Barber, who is committed to UGA on a football scholarship, said he wants to apologize to Georgia fans for his arrest last month. The punter from Cartersville High School was charged with four counts of destruction of mailboxes. "I messed up with what I did; it was really dumb," Barber told the AJC. "I feel like I let a lot of Bulldog fans down. Actually, I feel like I let a lot of people down – my family, my friends, my coaches and my teammates. I feel like a lot of people that looked up to me are now going to look down on me because of that. "I’ve apologized to [UGA coach Mark Richt]. I also want to apologize to the Bulldog fans. Hopefully, everybody can move forward from this." |
| 2011-09-22 | Lakers | Small-Time | Crimes Against Nature | Link | 16 | Two counts - one for the name change and the other for being a contestant on Dancing with the stars. ...
LOS ANGELES – Ron Artest's bid to become Mr. World Peace was delayed, but not denied. A court commissioner granted the Lakers forward's request to officially change his name to Metta World Peace on Friday, three weeks after the bid was blocked because Artest had unpaid traffic tickets. Artest, 31, did not attend a brief hearing Friday. Superior court spokeswoman Patricia Kelly said that Artest's new last name will be World Peace. His publicist, Courtney Barnes, said the player chose Metta because it is a traditional Buddhist word that means loving and kindness toward all. "Changing my name was meant to inspire and bring youth together all around the world," World Peace said in a statement released after the hearing. "After this short delay, my tickets have been paid and I'm glad that it is now official." He requested the change in June, citing only personal reasons. He is scheduled to appear on the next season of "Dancing With the Stars." |
| 2011-09-21 | Ohio State | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 7 | Ohio State University fired assistant gymnastics coach Paul Hamm after his arrest for allegedly hitting a cab driver and not paying his fare.
Hamm, 28, who in 2004 became the first American man to win the all-around gymnastics Olympics gold medal, was arrested around 2 a.m. on Sept. 3 after police found him sitting in a front yard in the Columbus, Ohio, suburb of Upper Arlington. The driver told police that Hamm refused to pay a $23 fare, punched him and damaged a window in his cab. "After meeting with Coach (Rustam) Sharipov and considering his recommendations, Paul Hamm has been terminated as an assistant coach with the Ohio State men’s gymnastics team, effective immediately," Gene Smith, Ohio State associate vice president/director of athletics, said in a statement on the school’s website. "We have high standards for our coaching staff, and unfortunately Mr. Hamm failed to meet those standards." |
| 2011-09-21 | Ohio State | Small-Time | Petty Theft | Link | 8 | Ohio State University fired assistant gymnastics coach Paul Hamm after his arrest for allegedly hitting a cab driver and not paying his fare.
Hamm, 28, who in 2004 became the first American man to win the all-around gymnastics Olympics gold medal, was arrested around 2 a.m. on Sept. 3 after police found him sitting in a front yard in the Columbus, Ohio, suburb of Upper Arlington. The driver told police that Hamm refused to pay a $23 fare, punched him and damaged a window in his cab. "After meeting with Coach (Rustam) Sharipov and considering his recommendations, Paul Hamm has been terminated as an assistant coach with the Ohio State men’s gymnastics team, effective immediately," Gene Smith, Ohio State associate vice president/director of athletics, said in a statement on the school’s website. "We have high standards for our coaching staff, and unfortunately Mr. Hamm failed to meet those standards." |
| 2011-09-21 | Ohio State | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | Ohio State University fired assistant gymnastics coach Paul Hamm after his arrest for allegedly hitting a cab driver and not paying his fare.
Hamm, 28, who in 2004 became the first American man to win the all-around gymnastics Olympics gold medal, was arrested around 2 a.m. on Sept. 3 after police found him sitting in a front yard in the Columbus, Ohio, suburb of Upper Arlington. The driver told police that Hamm refused to pay a $23 fare, punched him and damaged a window in his cab. "After meeting with Coach (Rustam) Sharipov and considering his recommendations, Paul Hamm has been terminated as an assistant coach with the Ohio State men’s gymnastics team, effective immediately," Gene Smith, Ohio State associate vice president/director of athletics, said in a statement on the school’s website. "We have high standards for our coaching staff, and unfortunately Mr. Hamm failed to meet those standards." |
| 2011-09-21 | Ravens | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) – The NFL on Friday suspended Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller for two games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
The suspension stems from Moeller being found guilty of a driving while impaired by alcohol charge last spring. Assistant line coach and former NFL offensive lineman Todd Washington will coach the line against the Steelers on Sunday, and against the Titans on the road the following week. "We knew this was coming," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "We've prepared for it. Todd has done a very good job. He's a very good coach. Andy has set things up very well. It's a group effort." |
| 2011-09-21 | Norfolk State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee County prosecutors charged an NSU football player Thursday with aggravated DUI and threatening to perform an act of violence.
Court records show Donald Dangerfield, 22, was formally charged with the misdemeanor offenses stemming from an Aug. 28 arrest by Tahlequah police. Dangerfield, of Hugo, is listed as a linebacker on the NSU Athletics website. Authorities say that when Officer Brandon Vick arrested Dangerfield on Morgan Street, the suspect had a breath alcohol concentration of .17 as indicated by the breath test. A level of .15 or more is considered aggravated DUI. The count of threatening to perform an act of violence alleges Dangerfield told Vick he would "get him" if the arrest caused him to lose his scholarship. Dangerfield, who is free on a $6,000 bond, is scheduled to have his initial court appearance Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. before Associate District Judge Mark Dobbins. The threats count carries a possible five months jail sentencem and the DUI carries a possible year jail sentence and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Dangerfield was also issued a traffic ticket for driving under suspension. Assistant District Attorney B.J. Baker is prosecuting the case. |
| 2011-09-21 | Norfolk State | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | TAHLEQUAH – Cherokee County prosecutors charged an NSU football player Thursday with aggravated DUI and threatening to perform an act of violence.
Court records show Donald Dangerfield, 22, was formally charged with the misdemeanor offenses stemming from an Aug. 28 arrest by Tahlequah police. Dangerfield, of Hugo, is listed as a linebacker on the NSU Athletics website. Authorities say that when Officer Brandon Vick arrested Dangerfield on Morgan Street, the suspect had a breath alcohol concentration of .17 as indicated by the breath test. A level of .15 or more is considered aggravated DUI. The count of threatening to perform an act of violence alleges Dangerfield told Vick he would "get him" if the arrest caused him to lose his scholarship. Dangerfield, who is free on a $6,000 bond, is scheduled to have his initial court appearance Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. before Associate District Judge Mark Dobbins. The threats count carries a possible five months jail sentencem and the DUI carries a possible year jail sentence and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Dangerfield was also issued a traffic ticket for driving under suspension. Assistant District Attorney B.J. Baker is prosecuting the case. |
| 2011-09-13 | Dodgers | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | Former All-Star slugger Manny Ramirez was arrested in Broward County, Fla., on Monday night and charged with domestic battery, law enforcement sources confirmed to FOXSports.com.
Ramirez was booked into the jail shortly before 9 p.m. ET and was held overnight, sources said. Ramirez made his first court appearance Tuesday morning and was ordered to have no direct contact with his wife. Broward Circuit Judge Jon Hurley set bail at $2,500, but it was not immediately clear |
| 2011-09-13 | Florida | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 10 | Dee Finley was pulled over at 1:50 p.m. by Officer William Sasser after driving around a barricade at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. According to the arrest report, Finley initially refused to give his license and registration and told Sasser he was late.
As Finley tried to leave, Sasser told him he was under arrest and grabbed Finley's wrist. Finley pulled his wrist away and "stood up and squared to me while straddling the scooter," Sasser wrote in the report. After Sasser removed his Taser, Finley complied. |
| 2011-09-13 | Florida | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Dee Finley was pulled over at 1:50 p.m. by Officer William Sasser after driving around a barricade at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. According to the arrest report, Finley initially refused to give his license and registration and told Sasser he was late.
As Finley tried to leave, Sasser told him he was under arrest and grabbed Finley’s wrist. Finley pulled his wrist away and "stood up and squared to me while straddling the scooter," Sasser wrote in the report. After Sasser removed his Taser, Finley complied. |
| 2011-09-13 | Florida | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 11 | Dee Finley was pulled over at 1:50 p.m. by Officer William Sasser after driving around a barricade at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. According to the arrest report, Finley initially refused to give his license and registration and told Sasser he was late.
As Finley tried to leave, Sasser told him he was under arrest and grabbed Finley’s wrist. Finley pulled his wrist away and "stood up and squared to me while straddling the scooter," Sasser wrote in the report. After Sasser removed his Taser, Finley complied. |
| 2011-09-12 | UCLA | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | UCLA Basketball has high hopes for 2011-12. But the Bruins will need to start the season without guard Jerime Anderson, who is likely to be suspended for his offseason misconduct of stealing a laptop. |
| 2011-09-12 | Jets | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | They don’t need one of their marquee players, Stanley Cup winner Dustin Byfuglien, making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
But, boys will be boys, and this is the National Hockey League after all. So maybe Big Biff Byfulgien will skate on this one. Pun intended. Because the sooner we can get these guys into training camp the better. Who says the summer’s too long? Oh yeah. NHL fans; and GMs; and coaches. And maybe, considering this off-season from hell, the fans, the GMs and the twitchy mentors are right. "NHL star and Minnesota native Dustin Byfuglien was arrested on Lake Minnetonka and booked on suspicion of boating while intoxicated," authorities said on Thursday. "He was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday on Lower Lake South in Excelsior and refused to submit to a blood or urine test," the Sheriff’s Office said in a Minneapolis Star Tribune article penned by Paul Walsh. |
| 2011-09-12 | Wisconsin | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema dismissed reserve defensive linemen Jake Irwin Tuesday after university police arrested the redshirt freshman, saying he was involved in a fight outside the Red Gym.
UWPD said they arrested Irwin late last week on two counts of disorderly conduct and two counts of battery for his role in an early morning fight on Langdon Street, Sept. 1. Irwin, a 20-year-old freshman from Waunakee, redshirted as a freshman last season, but was not part of this year's fall camp roster because he was serving a suspension for undisclosed reasons, according to Bielema. The badger football coach announced his choice to dismiss Irwin Tuesday. "Following an incident that occurred late last week, I have decided to dismiss Jake from the Wisconsin football team," Bielema said in a statement. "We will continue to provide Jake with support as he transitions into his future and wish him the best," he said in the statement. |
| 2011-09-12 | Wisconsin | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 30 | Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema dismissed reserve defensive linemen Jake Irwin Tuesday after university police arrested the redshirt freshman, saying he was involved in a fight outside the Red Gym.
UWPD said they arrested Irwin late last week on two counts of disorderly conduct and two counts of battery for his role in an early morning fight on Langdon Street, Sept. 1. Irwin, a 20-year-old freshman from Waunakee, redshirted as a freshman last season, but was not part of this year’s fall camp roster because he was serving a suspension for undisclosed reasons, according to Bielema. The badger football coach announced his choice to dismiss Irwin Tuesday. "Following an incident that occurred late last week, I have decided to dismiss Jake from the Wisconsin football team," Bielema said in a statement. "We will continue to provide Jake with support as he transitions into his future and wish him the best," he said in the statement. |
| 2011-09-10 | Drake | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 4 | Drake guard Rayvonte Rice, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, has been suspended indefinitely along with teammate Kurt Alexander after they were arrested Wednesday and charged with shoplifting, according to the Des Moines Register.
Rice averaged 13.8 points and 4.8 rebounds and was named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference honorable mention and freshman team. He also led the Bulldogs in steals and blocked shots. "We are aware that two members of our men's basketball team face allegations of petty shoplifting," athletic director Sandy Hatfield Clubb said in a statement to the paper. "The decision made by these young men is not reflective of the expectations of character and responsibility to which we hold all student-athletes." |
| 2011-09-10 | Drake | Small-Time | Petty Theft | Link | 16 | Drake guard Rayvonte Rice, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, has been suspended indefinitely along with teammate Kurt Alexander after they were arrested Wednesday and charged with shoplifting, according to the Des Moines Register.
Rice averaged 13.8 points and 4.8 rebounds and was named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference honorable mention and freshman team. He also led the Bulldogs in steals and blocked shots. "We are aware that two members of our men’s basketball team face allegations of petty shoplifting," athletic director Sandy Hatfield Clubb said in a statement to the paper. "The decision made by these young men is not reflective of the expectations of character and responsibility to which we hold all student-athletes." |
| 2011-09-10 | College of the Desert | Big-Time | Assault with a Deadly Weapon | Link | 25 | An argument between two College of the Desert football players over allegedly stolen property prompted a stabbing and led to the arrest of a suspect in Palm Desert, sheriff's officials said today.
Jaime Smith, 19, was booked into the county jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon but no record of him could be found today at the sheriff’s inmate Website. According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect and the alleged victim had gotten into an argument. "The suspect stole from the victim's apartment," said sheriff's Deputy Angel Ramos. |
| 2011-09-10 | College of the Desert | Serious-Criminal | Robbery | Link | 40 | An argument between two College of the Desert football players over allegedly stolen property prompted a stabbing and led to the arrest of a suspect in Palm Desert, sheriff’s officials said today.
Jaime Smith, 19, was booked into the county jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon but no record of him could be found today at the sheriff’s inmate Website. According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect and the alleged victim had gotten into an argument. "The suspect stole from the victim’s apartment," said sheriff’s Deputy Angel Ramos. |
| 2011-09-10 | Central Connecticut State | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | By HILLARY FEDERICO and TOM YANTZ, hfederico@courant.com The Hartford Courant
9:12 a.m. EDT, September 3, 2011 NEW BRITAIN– Central Connecticut State University basketball captain Kenneth Horton was arrested on breach of peace charges after an alleged altercation Thursday, a spokesman with the school's athletics department said. Central Connecticut Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director Tom Pincince said he could not discuss details of the arrest Friday, but confirmed that Horton was the only member of the university's basketball team placed under arrest. Horton, 22, is a senior at CCSU. |
| 2011-09-10 | Central Connecticut State | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 8 | By HILLARY FEDERICO and TOM YANTZ, hfederico@courant.com The Hartford Courant
9:12 a.m. EDT, September 3, 2011 NEW BRITAIN– Central Connecticut State University basketball captain Kenneth Horton was arrested on breach of peace charges after an alleged altercation Thursday, a spokesman with the school’s athletics department said. Central Connecticut Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director Tom Pincince said he could not discuss details of the arrest Friday, but confirmed that Horton was the only member of the university’s basketball team placed under arrest. Horton, 22, is a senior at CCSU. |
| 2011-09-10 | Lions | Big-Time | Sexual Assault | Link | 30 | A former University of Missouri defensive tackle has been charged in Sacramento with a string of home invasions and a sexual assault, The Associated Press reported Thursday.
Keith Jerome Wright, 31, is being held without bail in the Sacramento County Jail after being charged at his arraignment Thursday with one felony count each of robbery, kidnapping, burglary and sexual battery. A native of Santa Clara, Calif., in 2001 Wright was considered Missouri's "most valuable defensive lineman," reported The Sacramento Bee. Later, he was one of 122 collegiate players named to the 2002 Rotary Lombardi Awards watch list. Sacramento police arrested Wright earlier this week after he became their sole suspect in a citywide string of burglaries that began in late July. DNA evidence helped implicate Wright in the sexual assault; his DNA was in the system due to a prior felony arrest. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says it's believed Wright acted alone and chose his victims randomly. Wright was drafted from the University of Missouri by the Houston Texans in the sixth round in 2003. His brief career, in which he saw little playing time, also including stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. |
| 2011-09-10 | Lions | Serious-Criminal | Robbery | Link | 40 | A former University of Missouri defensive tackle has been charged in Sacramento with a string of home invasions and a sexual assault, The Associated Press reported Thursday.
Keith Jerome Wright, 31, is being held without bail in the Sacramento County Jail after being charged at his arraignment Thursday with one felony count each of robbery, kidnapping, burglary and sexual battery. A native of Santa Clara, Calif., in 2001 Wright was considered Missouri’s "most valuable defensive lineman," reported The Sacramento Bee. Later, he was one of 122 collegiate players named to the 2002 Rotary Lombardi Awards watch list. Sacramento police arrested Wright earlier this week after he became their sole suspect in a citywide string of burglaries that began in late July. DNA evidence helped implicate Wright in the sexual assault; his DNA was in the system due to a prior felony arrest. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says it’s believed Wright acted alone and chose his victims randomly. Wright was drafted from the University of Missouri by the Houston Texans in the sixth round in 2003. His brief career, in which he saw little playing time, also including stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. |
| 2011-09-10 | Wake Forest | Nuisance | Apologizing to Team | Link | 2 | WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Guard J.T. Terrell is withdrawing from Wake Forest and leaving the basketball team after he was charged with driving while impaired.
Terrell’s attorney, Mike Grace, said in a statement issued Monday through the school that Terrell was arrested by Winston-Salem Police at about 3 a.m. Saturday. Grace says the circumstances of the arrest and other signs indicate that Terrell "suffers from a serious medical condition which requires immediate attention." In the statement, Terrell apologized and said he will spend the next few months rebuilding his life and hopes to play college basketball again. Coach Jeff Bzdelik says Terrell is "at an important crossroads" and wishes him well. |
| 2011-09-10 | Wake Forest | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Guard J.T. Terrell is withdrawing from Wake Forest and leaving the basketball team after he was charged with driving while impaired.
Terrell’s attorney, Mike Grace, said in a statement issued Monday through the school that Terrell was arrested by Winston-Salem Police at about 3 a.m. Saturday. Grace says the circumstances of the arrest and other signs indicate that Terrell "suffers from a serious medical condition which requires immediate attention." In the statement, Terrell apologized and said he will spend the next few months rebuilding his life and hopes to play college basketball again. Coach Jeff Bzdelik says Terrell is "at an important crossroads" and wishes him well. |
| 2011-09-07 | Ralph Sampson | Small-Time | Child Support | Link | 10 | The newspaper said Sampson, 51, was pulled over in the Peachtree Corners area because of an expired license plate tag. The officer then discovered Sampson's license was suspended for failure to meet child support obligations and that there was an open arrest warrant from 2008, for failing to appear in court on an auto insurance violation. |
| 2011-09-07 | Ralph Sampson | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | The newspaper said Sampson, 51, was pulled over in the Peachtree Corners area because of an expired license plate tag. The officer then discovered Sampson’s license was suspended for failure to meet child support obligations and that there was an open arrest warrant from 2008, for failing to appear in court on an auto insurance violation. |
| 2011-09-07 | Richmond | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 7 | Less than two weeks from the start of the Spiders’ football season, the University of Richmond yesterday accepted the resignation of head coach Latrell Scott after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, school officials said.
Athletic director Jim Miller said Scott called him in the morning after his arrest yesterday, and the second-year coach later tendered his resignation. Meetings were held throughout the day and the decision was made to accept the letter, Miller said. Offensive coordinator Wayne Lineburg will serve as interim head coach for the season, Miller said. The Spiders open at Duke a week from Saturday. |
| 2011-09-07 | Richmond | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Less than two weeks from the start of the Spiders’ football season, the University of Richmond yesterday accepted the resignation of head coach Latrell Scott after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, school officials said.
Athletic director Jim Miller said Scott called him in the morning after his arrest yesterday, and the second-year coach later tendered his resignation. Meetings were held throughout the day and the decision was made to accept the letter, Miller said. Offensive coordinator Wayne Lineburg will serve as interim head coach for the season, Miller said. The Spiders open at Duke a week from Saturday. |
| 2011-09-07 | Oklahoma | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | NORMAN, Okla. -- A University of Oklahoma football player was arrested this week after missing a court date for a traffic ticket.
Norman police confirmed to KOCO sports director Bob Irzyk that Jonathan Miller was arrested on a warrant. When asked about the arrest, head football coach Bob Stoops said he doesn't "suspend players for parking tickets." |
| 2011-09-07 | Oklahoma | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 8 | NORMAN, Okla. -- A University of Oklahoma football player was arrested this week after missing a court date for a traffic ticket.
Norman police confirmed to KOCO sports director Bob Irzyk that Jonathan Miller was arrested on a warrant. When asked about the arrest, head football coach Bob Stoops said he doesn’t "suspend players for parking tickets." |
| 2011-09-07 | Hawaii-Manoa | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 4 | Two University of Hawaii football starters – outside linebacker Aaron Brown and left wideout Darius Bright – have been suspended from team-related activities following their arrests this morning.
They were accused of third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, for their alleged involvement in a fight in a Waikiki nightclub. UH athletic director Jim Donovan said an arrest is considered a "major violation," according to the school's student-athlete rules of conduct. Donovan said the Warriors, who open their season against Colorado Saturday, will not be allowed to practice or attend meetings until their cases are reviewed. Donovan and UH head coach Greg McMackin discussed the matter today, and will be meeting Monday. The players have two avenues of appeal if they disagree with the impending punishment. While suspended, they remain on scholarship and may attend classes. |
| 2011-09-07 | Hawaii-Manoa | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 30 | Two University of Hawaii football starters – outside linebacker Aaron Brown and left wideout Darius Bright – have been suspended from team-related activities following their arrests this morning.
They were accused of third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, for their alleged involvement in a fight in a Waikiki nightclub. UH athletic director Jim Donovan said an arrest is considered a "major violation," according to the school’s student-athlete rules of conduct. Donovan said the Warriors, who open their season against Colorado Saturday, will not be allowed to practice or attend meetings until their cases are reviewed. Donovan and UH head coach Greg McMackin discussed the matter today, and will be meeting Monday. The players have two avenues of appeal if they disagree with the impending punishment. While suspended, they remain on scholarship and may attend classes. |
| 2011-09-07 | Colorado State | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 18 | Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild acknowledged that two football players were among four people arrested Saturday at an apartment complex party.
Starting middle linebacker James Skelton, 21, and backup defensive tackle Zach Tiedgen, 21, were cited for disorderly conduct. The two juniors were arrested at a move-in pool party at the Campus Crossroads at Ram's Pointe apartment complex. The two were cited and released. ''I heard about it over the weekend,'' Fairchild said at his weekly Monday press conference. ''We are gathering information and when it's appropriate, we will comment. Both Skelton and Tiedgen practiced with the team on Monday. The Rams open the season Saturday at New Mexico. |
| 2011-09-07 | Wyoming | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 6 | One week before the opening game against Weber State, three Wyoming football players have been suspended, one indefinitely.
Senior strong safety Eric Mitchell and sophomore tight end T.J. Smith are suspended for the season opening game against Weber State for violating team rules. A third player, junior free safety Kenny Browder has been suspended indefinitely after being arrested early Sunday morning. The Albany County Jail did confirm to NewsChannel 5 that at 12:41a.m., Browder was booked into the jail, the reason for the arrest was not given. Also, the jail couldn't confirm whether Mitchell or Smith were arrested. Browder was in position to be the team's starting free safety. |
| 2011-09-07 | Iowa Wesleyan | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 33 | Staff at the Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St. called police early Saturday asking to have Spinneweber removed from the location for being disruptive.
Spinneweber allegedly told an officer "no" when he was asked to leave the bar. When askeda gain, Spinneweber again said "no," then pushed the officer in the chest. He then fought with and resisted officers as they tried to place him under arrest. Spinneweber was then hit three times with a stun gun until he complied with the officer’s directions. He then transported to the Johnson County Jail, where he was later released on a $3,800 cash bond. |
| 2011-09-07 | Marshall | Serious-Criminal | Armed Robbery | Link | 200 | HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) --Troy Evans is out of jail. The Marshall wide receiver was arrested on August 30 by Huntington Police on robbery charges.
Evans showed up at the end of the Herd’s practice Tuesday afternoon to visit with teammates after posting bond. His preliminary hearing on the charges is set for Friday morning in Cabell County Magistrate court. Evans remains on indefinite suspension from the team. Police say Evans, 21, of Oakland, Calif., robbed four people at gunpoint in the early morning hours of August 28 in the 1500 block of 6th Avenue. Evans is charged with four counts of 1st degree robbery and one count of wanton endangerment. |
| 2011-09-07 | California State-Fresno | Small-Time | Pimping | Link | 10 | Apparently when Tracy Slocum went to Cal, he learned a lot about how to run a business. Entrepeneurship, best practices, how to treat employees, how to really run a team of workers. Take it away Associated Press.
San Jose police spokesman Jose Garcia said U.S. marshals and Fresno police arrested 23-year-old Tracy Slocum on Friday after a month-long investigation. San Jose police assisted with the investigation. Slocum was taken into custody in Fresno on suspicion of domestic violence, acting as a pimp and sexual assault. Life ain't easy bein' a pimp. Slocum committed to the Bears as part of the 2006 recruiting class and was considered a top-20 national running back. He saw mostly spot time at Cal in 2008 in garbage time, while future NFL draft picks Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen handled the majority of the workload. Slocum averaged a decent 4.41 yards per carry against second and third-string defenses in Washington and Washington State. But he wasn't long for the Bears, as Jeff Tedford eventually kicked him off the team for "multiple team violations", including a "fight at a party". Slocum walked-on to the Fresno State football team in 2010 as a senior after taking classes at a JuCo, played a few snaps here and there, and seemed very contrite about turning his life around. Sadly, it appears it hasn't worked out for him, and now he'll be facing significant jail time. |
| 2011-08-29 | Iowa | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | An Iowa football recruit was arrested Monday and charged with four offenses – including possession of drug paraphernalia – according to court records.
Michael Malloy, a senior running back at Bishop Heelan High (Sioux City), had a warrant issued on Aug. 8 for his arrest for obstructing a peace officer, second-degree criminal trespass, driving without headlights, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He allegedly fled the scene when a South Sioux City (Neb.) police officer pulled him over for driving without headlights at night on July 31. He reportedly jumped a private fence, and police called the search off after approximately an hour, according to a police affidavit. Police later found a marijuana pipe in the car, the affidavit said. Obstructing a peace officer is a Class I misdemeanor in the state of Nebraska and is punishable by a $1,000 fine and or a year in jail. Second-degree criminal trespass and driving without headlights are both Class III misdemeanors and are punishable by a $500 fine and or three months in jail. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a civil infraction, and the first offense is punishable by a $100 fine. |
| 2011-08-29 | Iowa | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | An Iowa football recruit was arrested Monday and charged with four offenses – including possession of drug paraphernalia – according to court records.
Michael Malloy, a senior running back at Bishop Heelan High (Sioux City), had a warrant issued on Aug. 8 for his arrest for obstructing a peace officer, second-degree criminal trespass, driving without headlights, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He allegedly fled the scene when a South Sioux City (Neb.) police officer pulled him over for driving without headlights at night on July 31. He reportedly jumped a private fence, and police called the search off after approximately an hour, according to a police affidavit. Police later found a marijuana pipe in the car, the affidavit said. Obstructing a peace officer is a Class I misdemeanor in the state of Nebraska and is punishable by a $1,000 fine and or a year in jail. Second-degree criminal trespass and driving without headlights are both Class III misdemeanors and are punishable by a $500 fine and or three months in jail. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a civil infraction, and the first offense is punishable by a $100 fine. |
| 2011-08-29 | Iowa | Small-Time | Trespassing | Link | 4 | An Iowa football recruit was arrested Monday and charged with four offenses – including possession of drug paraphernalia – according to court records.
Michael Malloy, a senior running back at Bishop Heelan High (Sioux City), had a warrant issued on Aug. 8 for his arrest for obstructing a peace officer, second-degree criminal trespass, driving without headlights, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He allegedly fled the scene when a South Sioux City (Neb.) police officer pulled him over for driving without headlights at night on July 31. He reportedly jumped a private fence, and police called the search off after approximately an hour, according to a police affidavit. Police later found a marijuana pipe in the car, the affidavit said. Obstructing a peace officer is a Class I misdemeanor in the state of Nebraska and is punishable by a $1,000 fine and or a year in jail. Second-degree criminal trespass and driving without headlights are both Class III misdemeanors and are punishable by a $500 fine and or three months in jail. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a civil infraction, and the first offense is punishable by a $100 fine. |
| 2011-08-29 | ECU | Big-Time | Aggravated Assault | Link | 35 | An East Carolina University basketball player has been arrested in Florida on felony battery charges.
Darius Morales, a rising red-shirt Sophomore, is charged with third degree felony battery, inflicting great bodily harm. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by WITN News, Orange County Sheriffs responded to a report of a fight at 12289 University Blvd., Knights Library. When deputies arrived on the scene, the victim, Tyler Yoho, had already been taken to Florida Hospital East. An off duty deputy working at the business said he saw Yoho leave the Knights Library bleeding badly with a laceration on his face. According to witness statements, Yoho was dancing with a woman when her ex-boyfriend confronted Yoho. Witnesses then say Morales punched Yoho in the face. According to a witness, Yoho identified Morales as the man who punched him in the face. Morales was arrested and taken to jail. He was booked at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 18th and placed under a $2,500 dollar bond. Morales, an Orlando native, played in 25 games for the Pirates basketball team as a red-shirt freshman this past season. WITN has contacted the ECU basketball team for comment. At this time, they have not issued a statement. |
| 2011-08-29 | LSU | Nuisance | Caught Cheating | Link | 3 | There may be a lot more to come on this, but 49 pairs of shoes!
All four were interviewed by investigators Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, police executed a search warrant of Jefferson's apartment and took 49 pairs of shoes, along with a DNA swab. Fourth-ranked LSU opens its season Oct. 3 against No. 3 Oregon in Dallas. Jefferson was expected to start, but that could change if he is charged. In the meantime, Miles has not suspended Jefferson or the other teammates implicated in the fight. Jefferson has been recently sharing first-team work with fellow senior Jarrett Lee, and Miles said after practice Thursday that speculating on LSU's quarterback situation next week "wouldn't do anybody any good right now." |
| 2011-08-29 | LSU | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 32 | There may be a lot more to come on this, but 49 pairs of shoes!
All four were interviewed by investigators Tuesday. Then on Wednesday, police executed a search warrant of Jefferson’s apartment and took 49 pairs of shoes, along with a DNA swab. Fourth-ranked LSU opens its season Oct. 3 against No. 3 Oregon in Dallas. Jefferson was expected to start, but that could change if he is charged. In the meantime, Miles has not suspended Jefferson or the other teammates implicated in the fight. Jefferson has been recently sharing first-team work with fellow senior Jarrett Lee, and Miles said after practice Thursday that speculating on LSU’s quarterback situation next week "wouldn’t do anybody any good right now." |
| 2011-08-29 | Missouri State | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | The title says it all...
Lady Bear Malone charged with DWI after arrest in county jail parking lot, suspended from team Missouri State women’s basketball player Jasmine Malone, 21, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and suspended indefinitely from the team for possible violations of team rules and the MSU Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. The senior guard from San Antonio, Texas, was arrested after being involved in an accident in the parking lot of the Greene County Jail on June 17. She was charged with a Class B misdemeanor DWI earlier this month. After the News-Leader reported the charge this afternoon, the school announced Malone had been suspended indefinitely for possible violations of team rules and the Code of Conduct. A Class B misdemeanor is used when an individual has not had another similar charge in the past five years or two other similar charges in the past 10 years. The most severe punishments are a fine of up to $500 plus court costs and a jail term of up to six months. |
| 2011-08-29 | Missouri State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | The title says it all...
Lady Bear Malone charged with DWI after arrest in county jail parking lot, suspended from team Missouri State women’s basketball player Jasmine Malone, 21, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and suspended indefinitely from the team for possible violations of team rules and the MSU Student-Athlete Code of Conduct. The senior guard from San Antonio, Texas, was arrested after being involved in an accident in the parking lot of the Greene County Jail on June 17. She was charged with a Class B misdemeanor DWI earlier this month. After the News-Leader reported the charge this afternoon, the school announced Malone had been suspended indefinitely for possible violations of team rules and the Code of Conduct. A Class B misdemeanor is used when an individual has not had another similar charge in the past five years or two other similar charges in the past 10 years. The most severe punishments are a fine of up to $500 plus court costs and a jail term of up to six months. |
| 2011-08-29 | Mississippi | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 8 | OXFORD, Miss. -- Ole Miss quarterback Randall Mackey was arrested Monday night on charges of disorderly conduct.
There was a fight at The Lyric around midnight and Mackey was brought in, Oxford Police Department Chief Mike Martin said. Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor charge, and Mackey has been released from jail. Mackey has been locked into a three-way competition at the quarterback position at the University if Mississippi with Barry Brunetti and Zack Stoudt, but seemed to take the lead last week. He worked with the first-team to start several days of practice and was the first quarterback to play in Saturday’s scrimmage. He was 4-of-9 passing for 69 yards with an interception and a touchdown during that scrimmage. |
| 2011-08-27 | Wizards | Serious-Criminal | Murder | Link | 100 | Former Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton is wanted in connection with an Aug. 19 shooting that left an Atlanta woman dead.
According to an Atlanta Police Department news release, police have secured a murder warrant against the 24-year-old for the shooting death of a woman last week. Authorities say Crittenton believed he was shooting at a man who had robbed him in April, but instead struck 22-year-old Julian Jones, a mother of four, in the leg with a bullet he fired from inside his black SUV. |
| 2011-08-25 | Thunder | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | NBA star Kendrick Perkins says he is innocent of public intoxication and disorderly conduct charges filed against him after an altercation outside a Beaumont sports club early Saturday.
Port Arthur attorney Langston Adams released a written statement on behalf of Perkins, claiming that a Beaumont Police Department report of the arrest was inaccurate. Perkins, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, had been visiting his hometown to host a youth basketball camp when he was arrested about 2 a.m. Saturday at The Ticket on College Street. His arrest came after a physical fight broke out between several groups of people at the club. Perkins was released after posting bonds totaling $300 on the two charges and was at home Sunday recovering from injuries received during the incident, according to Adams' statement. |
| 2011-08-25 | Jaguars | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Former Baltimore Ravens wide-receiver Jermaine Lewis, who returned a kickoff in the team’s 2001 Super Bowl victory, was arrested Tuesday and charged with resisting arrest after a hit-and-run accident in Baltimore County, according to police. At far left, he's pictured after his Super Bowl return, in a photo by The Sun's Karl Merton Ferron. His mug shot is at right.
Few details were immediately available. Baltimore County Police Chief James W. Johnson confirmed the arrest in an interview with The Baltimore Sun. "I was told he became combative and resisted," the chief said. It was not immediately clear where in Baltimore County the incident occurred, or what time. Johnson said a police report would be provided later today. According to court documents, Lewis, whose address is listed in Reisterstown, was charged with one count of resisting arrest and interfering with a police officer. He was being held on $50,000 bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a formal bail hearing. Lewis, 36, played for the University of Maryland and nine seasons in the National Football League – with the Ravens from 1996 to 2001, the Houston Texans in 2002, the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003 to 2004. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1998 and 2001 and as all-pro first team returner in 1998. |
| 2011-08-25 | Jaguars | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Former Baltimore Ravens wide-receiver Jermaine Lewis, who returned a kickoff in the team’s 2001 Super Bowl victory, was arrested Tuesday and charged with resisting arrest after a hit-and-run accident in Baltimore County, according to police. At far left, he’s pictured after his Super Bowl return, in a photo by The Sun’s Karl Merton Ferron. His mug shot is at right.
Few details were immediately available. Baltimore County Police Chief James W. Johnson confirmed the arrest in an interview with The Baltimore Sun. "I was told he became combative and resisted," the chief said. It was not immediately clear where in Baltimore County the incident occurred, or what time. Johnson said a police report would be provided later today. According to court documents, Lewis, whose address is listed in Reisterstown, was charged with one count of resisting arrest and interfering with a police officer. He was being held on $50,000 bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a formal bail hearing. Lewis, 36, played for the University of Maryland and nine seasons in the National Football League – with the Ravens from 1996 to 2001, the Houston Texans in 2002, the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003 to 2004. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1998 and 2001 and as all-pro first team returner in 1998. |
| 2011-08-25 | Jets | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | FELONY CHARGES FOR EX-JET Indiana prosecutors have charged the former New England and Jets defensive back Corwin Brown with three felonies after a seven-hour standoff with the police last week. St. Joseph County authorities said that Brown had been charged with domestic battery for bruising his wife during the disturbance and two counts of confinement for holding her hostage with a handgun. Bond was set at $50,000 for Brown, who also played for the Detroit Lions and was most recently an assistant coach at Notre Dame. The seven-hour standoff in Granger, Ind., ended when Brown shot himself in the torso and was taken to a hospital. |
| 2011-08-25 | Jets | Big-Time | Assault with a Deadly Weapon | Link | 25 | FELONY CHARGES FOR EX-JET Indiana prosecutors have charged the former New England and Jets defensive back Corwin Brown with three felonies after a seven-hour standoff with the police last week. St. Joseph County authorities said that Brown had been charged with domestic battery for bruising his wife during the disturbance and two counts of confinement for holding her hostage with a handgun. Bond was set at $50,000 for Brown, who also played for the Detroit Lions and was most recently an assistant coach at Notre Dame. The seven-hour standoff in Granger, Ind., ended when Brown shot himself in the torso and was taken to a hospital. |
| 2011-08-25 | Jets | Serious-Criminal | Kidnapping | Link | 120 | FELONY CHARGES FOR EX-JET Indiana prosecutors have charged the former New England and Jets defensive back Corwin Brown with three felonies after a seven-hour standoff with the police last week. St. Joseph County authorities said that Brown had been charged with domestic battery for bruising his wife during the disturbance and two counts of confinement for holding her hostage with a handgun. Bond was set at $50,000 for Brown, who also played for the Detroit Lions and was most recently an assistant coach at Notre Dame. The seven-hour standoff in Granger, Ind., ended when Brown shot himself in the torso and was taken to a hospital. |
| 2011-08-25 | Lenny Dykstra | Small-Time | Indecent Exposure | Link | 70 | I can't believe this guy isn't listed as a legend!
Former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to women he met via Craigslist, TMZ reported Thursday. Citing information from the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, the entertainment website said Dykstra, whose wife filed for divorce in 2009, used Craigslist to post advertisements for a personal assistant or housekeeper. When he met the women who answered his ads Dykstra would "inform the women that the job also required them to give a massage and would expose himself to them," the City Attorney's Office said. At least six women are involved in the case, with reports from 2009, 2010 and February and April this year, KTLA reported. |
| 2011-08-23 | Texas | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | AUSTIN – Texas safety Christian Scott, who started 10 games for the Longhorns last season, has been suspended from all football activities after being arrested and jailed on an assault charge Monday, UT coach Mack Brown announced.
Scott, 22, was arrested at about 10:25 a.m. Monday after police received a call from the 12000 block of North Interstate 35, an Austin Police Department spokesman said. Scott was booked at Travis County Jail and charged with Class A misdemeanor assault with bodily injury. Scott, a 6-foot-1, 217-pound senior from Dallas Skyline High, had 53 tackles and an interception for the Longhorns last season. In a statement released by UT on Monday night, Brown said the Longhorns will wait until Scott’s case is resolved before making a decision as to whether he’ll play again. Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/longhorns/article/Horns-Scott-arrested-for-assault-1784296.php#ixzz1VtJulGHU |
| 2011-08-23 | Texas | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | AUSTIN – Texas safety Christian Scott, who started 10 games for the Longhorns last season, has been suspended from all football activities after being arrested and jailed on an assault charge Monday, UT coach Mack Brown announced.
Scott, 22, was arrested at about 10:25 a.m. Monday after police received a call from the 12000 block of North Interstate 35, an Austin Police Department spokesman said. Scott was booked at Travis County Jail and charged with Class A misdemeanor assault with bodily injury. Scott, a 6-foot-1, 217-pound senior from Dallas Skyline High, had 53 tackles and an interception for the Longhorns last season. In a statement released by UT on Monday night, Brown said the Longhorns will wait until Scott’s case is resolved before making a decision as to whether he’ll play again. Read more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/college_sports/longhorns/article/Horns-Scott-arrested-for-assault-1784296.php#ixzz1VtJulGHU |
| 2011-08-23 | San Diego State | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | San Diego State tight end Hunter Hewitt pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge after being arrest in July for trying to selling painkillers on Craigslist.
Aug 10, 2011 - Craigslist is not the place for a college athlete to peddle leftover painkillers for spending money, as San Diego State tight end Hunter Hewitt found out. On Tuesday, Hewitt pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug possession charge stemming from a July 1 arrest in an Albertson's parking lot. Hewitt was picked up after reportedly trying to sell hydrocodone on the popular get-rid-of-anything site, but had the charge reduced to a misdemeanor. |
| 2011-08-23 | San Diego State | Big-Time | Selling Hard Drugs | Link | 32 | San Diego State tight end Hunter Hewitt pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge after being arrest in July for trying to selling painkillers on Craigslist.
Aug 10, 2011 - Craigslist is not the place for a college athlete to peddle leftover painkillers for spending money, as San Diego State tight end Hunter Hewitt found out. On Tuesday, Hewitt pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug possession charge stemming from a July 1 arrest in an Albertson’s parking lot. Hewitt was picked up after reportedly trying to sell hydrocodone on the popular get-rid-of-anything site, but had the charge reduced to a misdemeanor. |
| 2011-08-23 | Washburn | Serious-Criminal | Armed Robbery | Link | 50 | The projected top running back on Washburn University’s football team was being held Thursday in the Shawnee County Jail in connection with the aggravated robbery of a Topeka credit union earlier this week.
Jail officials said Vershon Darnell Moore, 20, was being held on $40,000 cash or professional surety bond. Moore, whose address was listed as 1709 S.W. 15th, was booked into jail at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, less than seven hours after a robbery at the Envista Credit Union location at 2015 S.W. 10th. Also arrested in the case was Tracie Lenae Bacon, 21, whose address was listed as 2027 S.W. Buchanan. Bacon, who Topeka police Sgt. Ron Gish said was employed at Envista Credit Union, was booked into jail in connection with conspiracy to commit robbery. She was released from jail Wednesday after posting $40,000 professional surety bond. Her first court date was set for Nov. 16. Washburn football coach Craig Schurig and sports information director Gene Cassell said the university would have no comment on Moore’s situation. Gish said the robbery occurred about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday when two employees of the credit union were outside filling an automated teller machine with cash. |
| 2011-08-23 | Broncos | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Stupid kickers!
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. – Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater is facing a charge of drunken driving and fleeing the scene of an accident. As Denver Broncos punter Britton Colquitt holds the ball, placekicker Matt Prater, top, boots a field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game on Thursday, Aug. Prater is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 5. "Our organization is disappointed with the poor judgment shown by Matt Prater on Aug. 2. This matter, which was addressed with the team last week, continues to be thoroughly reviewed internally," the Broncos said in a statement. The fifth-year pro from Central Florida was 3-for-3 on field goals in the Broncos' preseason opener Thursday night at Dallas. |
| 2011-08-21 | Texas AM | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 8 | I like the sarcasm...
Aug 8, 2011 - Texas A&M junior linebacker Kyle Mangan was arrested early Sunday morning for fighting, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. Mangan was one of three people arrested in the incident taking place in College Station's Northgate bar district. Head coach Mike Sherman responded with some above average coachspeak. "I have been made aware and it is an unfortunate incident," Sherman said. "Seems like some people have too much free time on their hands. That will be addressed shortly, as well as facing the consequences for this untimely and avoidable incident." |
| 2011-08-21 | Rangers | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | Couldn't of happened to a nicer guy.
Rangers hockey star Sean Avery was arrested early this morning on a battery charge after a noise complaint call to a home in the Hollywood Hills went awry, police said. The famous forward allegedly pushed an officer who responded to the noise complaint at a home on the 8000 block of Highland Trail at about 12:30 a.m., police added. Avery was booked in the Hollywood station jail and released on $20,000 bail, according to Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Sara Faden. Police wouldn't confirm some additional details surrounding the arrest. However, TMZ, which first broke the story, reported that Avery was throwing a loud party at his home and hurled insults at officers when they came to the door, shoving a responding officer and slamming the door closed. Police knocked again and Avery cooperated, according to TM |
| 2011-08-20 | UCLA | Nuisance | Apologizing to Family | Link | 3 | Lets get the busts rolling again! ...
UCLA guard Jerime Anderson, arrested last week for stealing a laptop computer, made his first public comments about the incident in a Facebook post over the weekend. "I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for my conduct and poor judgment that I’ve used recently," Anderson wrote in the post on his personal Facebook page, according to a UCLA spokesman and confirmed by his attorney, Jon Artz. "I have embarrassed my family, friends, teammates, coaches and university and I am extremely sorry for that." |
| 2011-08-20 | UCLA | Nuisance | Apologizing to Fans | Link | 4 | Lets get the busts rolling again! ...
UCLA guard Jerime Anderson, arrested last week for stealing a laptop computer, made his first public comments about the incident in a Facebook post over the weekend. "I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for my conduct and poor judgment that I’ve used recently," Anderson wrote in the post on his personal Facebook page, according to a UCLA spokesman and confirmed by his attorney, Jon Artz. "I have embarrassed my family, friends, teammates, coaches and university and I am extremely sorry for that." |
| 2011-08-20 | UCLA | Nuisance | Apologizing to Team | Link | 2 | Lets get the busts rolling again! ...
UCLA guard Jerime Anderson, arrested last week for stealing a laptop computer, made his first public comments about the incident in a Facebook post over the weekend. "I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for my conduct and poor judgment that I’ve used recently," Anderson wrote in the post on his personal Facebook page, according to a UCLA spokesman and confirmed by his attorney, Jon Artz. "I have embarrassed my family, friends, teammates, coaches and university and I am extremely sorry for that." |
| 2011-08-20 | UCLA | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Lets get the busts rolling again! ...
UCLA guard Jerime Anderson, arrested last week for stealing a laptop computer, made his first public comments about the incident in a Facebook post over the weekend. "I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for my conduct and poor judgment that I’ve used recently," Anderson wrote in the post on his personal Facebook page, according to a UCLA spokesman and confirmed by his attorney, Jon Artz. "I have embarrassed my family, friends, teammates, coaches and university and I am extremely sorry for that." |
| 2011-08-20 | UCLA | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | Lets get the busts rolling again! ...
UCLA guard Jerime Anderson, arrested last week for stealing a laptop computer, made his first public comments about the incident in a Facebook post over the weekend. "I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for my conduct and poor judgment that I’ve used recently," Anderson wrote in the post on his personal Facebook page, according to a UCLA spokesman and confirmed by his attorney, Jon Artz. "I have embarrassed my family, friends, teammates, coaches and university and I am extremely sorry for that." |
| 2011-08-20 | Illinois | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Illinois linebacker Ashante Williams has been suspended indefinitely from Fighting Illini football activities following a DUI arrest early Saturday morning. Williams was arrested just off of the Urbana campus at 1:37 am after he was pulled for an alleged traffic violation. After struggling through a field sobriety test, Williams admitted he had been drinking and was taken to Champaign County jail, where he was released on $100 bail at 5 a.m. |
| 2011-08-20 | Illinois | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Illinois linebacker Ashante Williams has been suspended indefinitely from Fighting Illini football activities following a DUI arrest early Saturday morning. Williams was arrested just off of the Urbana campus at 1:37 am after he was pulled for an alleged traffic violation. After struggling through a field sobriety test, Williams admitted he had been drinking and was taken to Champaign County jail, where he was released on $100 bail at 5 a.m. |
| 2011-08-20 | Tennessee | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | KNOXVILLE - University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley said Monday that linebacker Austin Johnson would not miss any practice time following his arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct last weekend. |
| 2011-08-20 | South Carolina | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | University of South Carolina Quarterbacks Coach G.A. Mangus was arrested early this morning after he was found urinating on the street near a bar, WLTX in South Carolina reports
Josh Kendall of The State Newspaper reported that Mangus' speech was slurred and he was "uncooperative" when being questioned by the police officer. Mangus was charged with nuisance conduct and booked into the Greenville County Detention Center at 1:59 a.m, according to Spencer Hall of SB Nation. |
| 2011-08-20 | South Carolina | Big-Time | Public Urination | Link | 9 | University of South Carolina Quarterbacks Coach G.A. Mangus was arrested early this morning after he was found urinating on the street near a bar, WLTX in South Carolina reports
Josh Kendall of The State Newspaper reported that Mangus’ speech was slurred and he was "uncooperative" when being questioned by the police officer. Mangus was charged with nuisance conduct and booked into the Greenville County Detention Center at 1:59 a.m, according to Spencer Hall of SB Nation. |
| 2011-08-20 | Syracuse | Small-Time | Forgery | Link | 8 |
Syracuse quarterback Jonny Miller and Colorado offensive lineman Bryce Givens were charged, respectively, with third-degree assault and false identification (Miller) and suspicion of robbery (Givens) Wednesday morning after an altercation with a man. Givens, already on suspension for 2011, had been dismissed from the team earlier on Friday. Syracuse coach Doug Marrone has now announced that Miller is indefinitely suspended from the Syracuse Orange football team. Miller hasn't played yet for the Orange as he spent much of the past year reworking his arm mechanics after shoulder surgery. He was listed as the fourth-string QB on the team after starter Ryan Nassib, Charley Loeb and fellow sophomore John Kinder. Miller was not present at Syracuse football preseason camp Frida |
| 2011-08-20 | Syracuse | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 |
Syracuse quarterback Jonny Miller and Colorado offensive lineman Bryce Givens were charged, respectively, with third-degree assault and false identification (Miller) and suspicion of robbery (Givens) Wednesday morning after an altercation with a man. Givens, already on suspension for 2011, had been dismissed from the team earlier on Friday. Syracuse coach Doug Marrone has now announced that Miller is indefinitely suspended from the Syracuse Orange football team. Miller hasn’t played yet for the Orange as he spent much of the past year reworking his arm mechanics after shoulder surgery. He was listed as the fourth-string QB on the team after starter Ryan Nassib, Charley Loeb and fellow sophomore John Kinder. Miller was not present at Syracuse football preseason camp Frida |
| 2011-08-12 | Wake Forest | Small-Time | Fraud | Link | 13 | Wake Forest University basketball forward Melvin Tabb is facing criminal charges including breaking and entering and fraud, a university spokesman said Tuesday.
A warrant was drawn Monday by university police charging Tabb, 19, with felony breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, and obtaining property by false pretense. |
| 2011-08-12 | Wake Forest | Small-Time | Petty Theft | Link | 8 | Wake Forest University basketball forward Melvin Tabb is facing criminal charges including breaking and entering and fraud, a university spokesman said Tuesday.
A warrant was drawn Monday by university police charging Tabb, 19, with felony breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, and obtaining property by false pretense. |
| 2011-08-12 | Wake Forest | Big-Time | Other Felonies | Link | 40 | Wake Forest University basketball forward Melvin Tabb is facing criminal charges including breaking and entering and fraud, a university spokesman said Tuesday.
A warrant was drawn Monday by university police charging Tabb, 19, with felony breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, and obtaining property by false pretense. |
| 2011-07-20 | Bengals | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Pacman Jones was released from the Hamilton County (Ohio) Justice Center on July 11 and said his arrest early Sunday morning and charges of disorderly conduct after an incident at a bar in downtown Cincinnati were without cause.
"I hadn't been drinking," he told WCPO TV. "I was with my wife. It was her birthday. It don't make no sense. There is no reason why I should have got locked up. No reason." Jones was at the Scene Ultra Lounge when he allegedly became intoxicated and disruptive. He was asked to leave but was "uncooperative and needed to be escorted outside," according to court documents, per WLWT.com. Jones shouted profanities and then tried to get out of his handcuffs as officers attempted to arrest him. Jones said he didn't resist -- because it wasn't physically possible. "Didn't resist arrest. I'm in a neck brace. How am I resisting arrest?" said Jones, who is recovering from an injury. "I just had surgery. So why would I be resisting arrest? It doesn't make sense for me to resist arrest." |
| 2011-07-20 | Steelers | Nuisance | Apologizing to Fans | Link | 4 | The sheriff's office said it had turned over paperwork to the courts and couldn't release any further information about the player's arrest. DeKalb County police did not return repeated emails and phone calls seeking details of the arrest.
Atlanta lawyer Andrew Ree issued a statement saying the 35-year-old Ward cooperated fully with police and truthfully answered their questions. "From our preliminary investigation we can tell you that we are confident that the facts will show that Hines was NOT impaired by alcohol while driving," Ree wrote. "However, Hines is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers organization for this distraction." |
| 2011-07-20 | Steelers | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | The sheriff’s office said it had turned over paperwork to the courts and couldn’t release any further information about the player’s arrest. DeKalb County police did not return repeated emails and phone calls seeking details of the arrest.
Atlanta lawyer Andrew Ree issued a statement saying the 35-year-old Ward cooperated fully with police and truthfully answered their questions. "From our preliminary investigation we can tell you that we are confident that the facts will show that Hines was NOT impaired by alcohol while driving," Ree wrote. "However, Hines is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers organization for this distraction." |
| 2011-06-12 | The Criminal | Big-Time | Wrong Place Wrong Time | Link | 7 | The FCL is taking the Summer off and will return in force in September. Feel free to sign-up and make busts as we will be processing and collecting points. Always remember, new Wardens who make 20 busts in a month get a shiny new FCL Custom Pocket-T! |
| 2011-04-29 | Braves | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | The Georgia State Patrol says Atlanta Braves pitcher Derek Lowe has been charged with drunken driving.
State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright says a trooper stopped the 37-year-old Lowe's vehicle about 10 p.m. Thursday on an Atlanta street. Wright says that during the course of the traffic stop, the trooper detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and administered a field sobriety test and Lowe was arrested. Wright says Lowe declined to take a breath test. He says Lowe was charged with DUI, reckless driving and failing to maintain lane. He was released, and Wright didn't know if Lowe had an attorney. |
| 2011-04-29 | Braves | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 10 | The Georgia State Patrol says Atlanta Braves pitcher Derek Lowe has been charged with drunken driving.
State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright says a trooper stopped the 37-year-old Lowe’s vehicle about 10 p.m. Thursday on an Atlanta street. Wright says that during the course of the traffic stop, the trooper detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and administered a field sobriety test and Lowe was arrested. Wright says Lowe declined to take a breath test. He says Lowe was charged with DUI, reckless driving and failing to maintain lane. He was released, and Wright didn’t know if Lowe had an attorney. |
| 2011-04-27 | Winthrop | Serious-Criminal | Rape | Link | 300 | Students reacted in shock Wednesday to word that two Winthrop University basketball players were accused of rape.
Robert Dreher, 20, and Julius Francis, 21, each face two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Dreher is a starter on the Winthrop men's basketball team, and Francis was red-shirted this year. |
| 2011-04-20 | Lakers | Nuisance | Apologizing to Fans | Link | 4 | Kobe Bryant has officially apologized to the gay rights group HRC (Human Rights Campaign) for using a homophobic slur during last night’s Lakers game and now HRC is crediting social media for playing a big role in the basketball star’s fast apology.
HRC’s president Joe Solmonese said: "I applaud Kobe Bryant for his swift apology. We had a very sincere conversation in which he expressed his heartfelt regret for the hurt that his words caused." Solmonese added, "He told me that it’s never ok to degrade or tease, and that he understands how his words could unfortunately give the wrong impression that this is appropriate conduct. At the end of a difficult day, I applaud Kobe for coming forward and taking responsibility for his actions." I spoke with Fred Sainz, VP of communications for HRC, who shared with me exclusively that "there’s no doubt that social media is what made the roller-coaster of events happen today." He also explained how social media has dramatically sped up the news cycle for the organization: "This entire set of big, impactful developments went from start to finish in record breaking time. Just a few years ago, it would have taken days, if not weeks, for this issue to have fully developed," said Sainz. "As the result of the viral nature of social media, we clearly saw good, solid crisis management at work happen today in less than twelve hours," Sainz added. |
| 2011-04-20 | Lakers | Nuisance | Fines | Link | 2 | Kobe Bryant has officially apologized to the gay rights group HRC (Human Rights Campaign) for using a homophobic slur during last night’s Lakers game and now HRC is crediting social media for playing a big role in the basketball star’s fast apology.
HRC’s president Joe Solmonese said: "I applaud Kobe Bryant for his swift apology. We had a very sincere conversation in which he expressed his heartfelt regret for the hurt that his words caused." Solmonese added, "He told me that it’s never ok to degrade or tease, and that he understands how his words could unfortunately give the wrong impression that this is appropriate conduct. At the end of a difficult day, I applaud Kobe for coming forward and taking responsibility for his actions." I spoke with Fred Sainz, VP of communications for HRC, who shared with me exclusively that "there’s no doubt that social media is what made the roller-coaster of events happen today." He also explained how social media has dramatically sped up the news cycle for the organization: "This entire set of big, impactful developments went from start to finish in record breaking time. Just a few years ago, it would have taken days, if not weeks, for this issue to have fully developed," said Sainz. "As the result of the viral nature of social media, we clearly saw good, solid crisis management at work happen today in less than twelve hours," Sainz added. |
| 2011-04-20 | Lakers | Nuisance | Obscene Gesture | Link | 5 | Kobe Bryant has officially apologized to the gay rights group HRC (Human Rights Campaign) for using a homophobic slur during last night’s Lakers game and now HRC is crediting social media for playing a big role in the basketball star’s fast apology.
HRC’s president Joe Solmonese said: "I applaud Kobe Bryant for his swift apology. We had a very sincere conversation in which he expressed his heartfelt regret for the hurt that his words caused." Solmonese added, "He told me that it’s never ok to degrade or tease, and that he understands how his words could unfortunately give the wrong impression that this is appropriate conduct. At the end of a difficult day, I applaud Kobe for coming forward and taking responsibility for his actions." I spoke with Fred Sainz, VP of communications for HRC, who shared with me exclusively that "there’s no doubt that social media is what made the roller-coaster of events happen today." He also explained how social media has dramatically sped up the news cycle for the organization: "This entire set of big, impactful developments went from start to finish in record breaking time. Just a few years ago, it would have taken days, if not weeks, for this issue to have fully developed," said Sainz. "As the result of the viral nature of social media, we clearly saw good, solid crisis management at work happen today in less than twelve hours," Sainz added. |
| 2011-04-20 | Arkansas | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Football: Rasner Suspended After Arrest
Posted on 15 April 2011 By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas linebacker Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely by coach Bobby Petrino after being arrested by the University of Arkansas Police Department late Thursday night. Rasner, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and minor in possession of alcohol after police found him in a parked car on campus, according to a preliminary report. The report said the arresting officer approached the car, which was running and had its lights on, to make sure it wasn’t left unattended in the parking lot. When the officer reached the car, Rasner rolled down the window. The officer then smelled the "odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle," according to the report. A search of the vehicle produced some "marijuana wrapped in a paper towel" and a "purple Crown Royal bag with an opened bottle" approximately "3/4 full of whiskey." Rasner was placed under arrest on the two charges and booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 1:22 a.m. He was released at 3:55 a.m. after posting an $825 bond, according to the Washington County Detention Center’s website. "Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely effective immediately and I am extremely disappointed in his actions," Petrino said through a media relations department spokesperson. Rasner, who did not participate in Friday’s practice, has a hearing set for May 6. His arrest occurred just before Arkansas plays its spring-ending game in Razorback Stadium. Rasner was penciled in as a member of the Red team and had turned in a productive spring with the defense. The Waco, Texas, native is the third Arkansas player arrested for possession of marijuana since last October. Police found defensive tackle D.D. Jones with marijuana following a traffic stop last October. Wide receiver Lance Ray was arrested after marijuana was found in his dorm room in January. Jones served a one-game suspension. Ray has not practiced this spring. |
| 2011-04-20 | Arkansas | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Football: Rasner Suspended After Arrest
Posted on 15 April 2011 By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas linebacker Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely by coach Bobby Petrino after being arrested by the University of Arkansas Police Department late Thursday night. Rasner, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and minor in possession of alcohol after police found him in a parked car on campus, according to a preliminary report. The report said the arresting officer approached the car, which was running and had its lights on, to make sure it wasn’t left unattended in the parking lot. When the officer reached the car, Rasner rolled down the window. The officer then smelled the "odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle," according to the report. A search of the vehicle produced some "marijuana wrapped in a paper towel" and a "purple Crown Royal bag with an opened bottle" approximately "3/4 full of whiskey." Rasner was placed under arrest on the two charges and booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 1:22 a.m. He was released at 3:55 a.m. after posting an $825 bond, according to the Washington County Detention Center’s website. "Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely effective immediately and I am extremely disappointed in his actions," Petrino said through a media relations department spokesperson. Rasner, who did not participate in Friday’s practice, has a hearing set for May 6. His arrest occurred just before Arkansas plays its spring-ending game in Razorback Stadium. Rasner was penciled in as a member of the Red team and had turned in a productive spring with the defense. The Waco, Texas, native is the third Arkansas player arrested for possession of marijuana since last October. Police found defensive tackle D.D. Jones with marijuana following a traffic stop last October. Wide receiver Lance Ray was arrested after marijuana was found in his dorm room in January. Jones served a one-game suspension. Ray has not practiced this spring. |
| 2011-04-20 | Arkansas | Small-Time | Under Age Drinking | Link | 10 | Football: Rasner Suspended After Arrest
Posted on 15 April 2011 By Robbie Neiswanger Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas linebacker Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely by coach Bobby Petrino after being arrested by the University of Arkansas Police Department late Thursday night. Rasner, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and minor in possession of alcohol after police found him in a parked car on campus, according to a preliminary report. The report said the arresting officer approached the car, which was running and had its lights on, to make sure it wasn’t left unattended in the parking lot. When the officer reached the car, Rasner rolled down the window. The officer then smelled the "odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle," according to the report. A search of the vehicle produced some "marijuana wrapped in a paper towel" and a "purple Crown Royal bag with an opened bottle" approximately "3/4 full of whiskey." Rasner was placed under arrest on the two charges and booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 1:22 a.m. He was released at 3:55 a.m. after posting an $825 bond, according to the Washington County Detention Center’s website. "Ross Rasner has been suspended indefinitely effective immediately and I am extremely disappointed in his actions," Petrino said through a media relations department spokesperson. Rasner, who did not participate in Friday’s practice, has a hearing set for May 6. His arrest occurred just before Arkansas plays its spring-ending game in Razorback Stadium. Rasner was penciled in as a member of the Red team and had turned in a productive spring with the defense. The Waco, Texas, native is the third Arkansas player arrested for possession of marijuana since last October. Police found defensive tackle D.D. Jones with marijuana following a traffic stop last October. Wide receiver Lance Ray was arrested after marijuana was found in his dorm room in January. Jones served a one-game suspension. Ray has not practiced this spring. |
| 2011-04-20 | Furman | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 10 | Furman University dismissed three players from the football program and suspended two other players indefinitely on Friday, one day after all five were involved in a drug arrest on campus.
Dismissed were defensive end Aaron Riley, cornerback Jordan Griffin and linebacker Tim Lawrence. Linebacker Sterling Johnson and free safety Nathan Wade also were suspended indefinitely. Their student status will be determined by the university. "Unfortunately these young men put themselves in a situation where they violated team rules and the trust placed in them by their coaches, teammates, classmates, and entire university community, and now they face the consequences of their actions," first-year head football coach Bruce Fowler said in a university release. "As head football coach, I sincerely regret this and the impact it has on our program and our community." According to the release, Riley was arrested on campus Thursday evening for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, among other charges. The Jacksonville, Fla., resident started in six games and registered 21 tackles as a sophomore last season. Griffin, a junior from Fairburn, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of marijuana, among other charges. The two-year starter had 40 tackles and two pass deflections last season. Lawrence, of Stockbridge, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of hashish with intent to distribute, among other charges. He collected 10 tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2010. Johnson was charged with interfering with police. The junior from Decatur, Ga., started seven games and totaled 35 tackles and two interceptions last season. Wade, from Nashville, Tenn., was cited for possession of marijuana when residue was found in his room during the execution of a search warrant. He has made 20 starts over the past two campaigns and collected 63 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore last season. Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/15/2802808/furman-dismisses-three-players.html#ixzz1K66aU7Cg |
| 2011-04-20 | Furman | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 40 | Furman University dismissed three players from the football program and suspended two other players indefinitely on Friday, one day after all five were involved in a drug arrest on campus.
Dismissed were defensive end Aaron Riley, cornerback Jordan Griffin and linebacker Tim Lawrence. Linebacker Sterling Johnson and free safety Nathan Wade also were suspended indefinitely. Their student status will be determined by the university. "Unfortunately these young men put themselves in a situation where they violated team rules and the trust placed in them by their coaches, teammates, classmates, and entire university community, and now they face the consequences of their actions," first-year head football coach Bruce Fowler said in a university release. "As head football coach, I sincerely regret this and the impact it has on our program and our community." According to the release, Riley was arrested on campus Thursday evening for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, among other charges. The Jacksonville, Fla., resident started in six games and registered 21 tackles as a sophomore last season. Griffin, a junior from Fairburn, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of marijuana, among other charges. The two-year starter had 40 tackles and two pass deflections last season. Lawrence, of Stockbridge, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of hashish with intent to distribute, among other charges. He collected 10 tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2010. Johnson was charged with interfering with police. The junior from Decatur, Ga., started seven games and totaled 35 tackles and two interceptions last season. Wade, from Nashville, Tenn., was cited for possession of marijuana when residue was found in his room during the execution of a search warrant. He has made 20 starts over the past two campaigns and collected 63 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore last season. Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/15/2802808/furman-dismisses-three-players.html#ixzz1K66aU7Cg |
| 2011-04-20 | Furman | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 65 | Furman University dismissed three players from the football program and suspended two other players indefinitely on Friday, one day after all five were involved in a drug arrest on campus.
Dismissed were defensive end Aaron Riley, cornerback Jordan Griffin and linebacker Tim Lawrence. Linebacker Sterling Johnson and free safety Nathan Wade also were suspended indefinitely. Their student status will be determined by the university. "Unfortunately these young men put themselves in a situation where they violated team rules and the trust placed in them by their coaches, teammates, classmates, and entire university community, and now they face the consequences of their actions," first-year head football coach Bruce Fowler said in a university release. "As head football coach, I sincerely regret this and the impact it has on our program and our community." According to the release, Riley was arrested on campus Thursday evening for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, among other charges. The Jacksonville, Fla., resident started in six games and registered 21 tackles as a sophomore last season. Griffin, a junior from Fairburn, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of marijuana, among other charges. The two-year starter had 40 tackles and two pass deflections last season. Lawrence, of Stockbridge, Ga., was charged with distribution of marijuana and possession of hashish with intent to distribute, among other charges. He collected 10 tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2010. Johnson was charged with interfering with police. The junior from Decatur, Ga., started seven games and totaled 35 tackles and two interceptions last season. Wade, from Nashville, Tenn., was cited for possession of marijuana when residue was found in his room during the execution of a search warrant. He has made 20 starts over the past two campaigns and collected 63 tackles and three interceptions as a sophomore last season. Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/15/2802808/furman-dismisses-three-players.html#ixzz1K66aU7Cg |
| 2011-04-20 | Oregon | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Haines after he was arrested and charged with resisting arrest early Saturday morning by Eugene police responding to reports of a loud party.
"Yeah, he's suspended until we figure out what's going on,'' coach Chip Kelly said after Monday's practice. Police say Haines became hostile and scuffled with officers. He was charged with with excessive noise, interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest. |
| 2011-04-20 | Oregon | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Haines after he was arrested and charged with resisting arrest early Saturday morning by Eugene police responding to reports of a loud party.
"Yeah, he’s suspended until we figure out what’s going on,’’ coach Chip Kelly said after Monday’s practice. Police say Haines became hostile and scuffled with officers. He was charged with with excessive noise, interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest. |
| 2011-04-20 | Oregon | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Haines after he was arrested and charged with resisting arrest early Saturday morning by Eugene police responding to reports of a loud party.
"Yeah, he’s suspended until we figure out what’s going on,’’ coach Chip Kelly said after Monday’s practice. Police say Haines became hostile and scuffled with officers. He was charged with with excessive noise, interfering with a police officer and resisting arrest. |
| 2011-04-20 | Duke | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | Well, that will certainly get your attention. And reset the "Days Without an Arrest" ticker back to double zeros.
Earlier this afternoon, Duke announced via a press release the dismissal of sophomore Tyree Glover for conduct unbecoming of a member of the program. Apparently, part of that vast "conduct unbecoming" umbrella covers a football player attempting to play the role of a modern-day, real-life Tony Montana. Allegedly. According to the Durham Herald-Sun, Glover was arrested Tuesday and charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana and cocaine with the intent to sell and deliver. Both of those charges are felonies. Following the arrest and subsequent acquisition of a search warrant, police confiscated 29.6 grams of powder cocaine and 72.4 grams of marijuana from his dorm room. Glover is currently being held in the Durham County Jail on a $750,000 bond. In his two seasons with the Blue Devils, Glover had played in 23 games, mainly as a backup. |
| 2011-04-20 | Duke | Big-Time | Selling Hard Drugs | Link | 32 | Well, that will certainly get your attention. And reset the "Days Without an Arrest" ticker back to double zeros.
Earlier this afternoon, Duke announced via a press release the dismissal of sophomore Tyree Glover for conduct unbecoming of a member of the program. Apparently, part of that vast "conduct unbecoming" umbrella covers a football player attempting to play the role of a modern-day, real-life Tony Montana. Allegedly. According to the Durham Herald-Sun, Glover was arrested Tuesday and charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana and cocaine with the intent to sell and deliver. Both of those charges are felonies. Following the arrest and subsequent acquisition of a search warrant, police confiscated 29.6 grams of powder cocaine and 72.4 grams of marijuana from his dorm room. Glover is currently being held in the Durham County Jail on a $750,000 bond. In his two seasons with the Blue Devils, Glover had played in 23 games, mainly as a backup. |
| 2011-04-20 | Duke | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | Well, that will certainly get your attention. And reset the "Days Without an Arrest" ticker back to double zeros.
Earlier this afternoon, Duke announced via a press release the dismissal of sophomore Tyree Glover for conduct unbecoming of a member of the program. Apparently, part of that vast "conduct unbecoming" umbrella covers a football player attempting to play the role of a modern-day, real-life Tony Montana. Allegedly. According to the Durham Herald-Sun, Glover was arrested Tuesday and charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana and cocaine with the intent to sell and deliver. Both of those charges are felonies. Following the arrest and subsequent acquisition of a search warrant, police confiscated 29.6 grams of powder cocaine and 72.4 grams of marijuana from his dorm room. Glover is currently being held in the Durham County Jail on a $750,000 bond. In his two seasons with the Blue Devils, Glover had played in 23 games, mainly as a backup. |
| 2011-04-15 | Titans | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Kenny Britt Arrest Ignites Further Questions Whether Titans Receiver Is in the Game
Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt was arrested in New Jersey on Tuesday after an officer reported seeing him speeding, According to Bayonne Police Chief Robert Kubert, via ESPN, Britt was clocked driving his blue Porsche at 71 mph in a 50-mph zone, then drove away from officers. After being spotted walking away from his car on a side street, Britt denied being in the car, then denied driving it before finally admitting he was behind the wheel. He's being charged with eluding the officer, hindering apprehension and obstructing governmental function. In just two years in the NFL, Britt has been arrested and fined for outstanding traffic warrants, was involved in a civil litigation for allegedly not paying a bail bond, has been ticketed for not driving with a license and was accused of being part of a bar fight in Nashville. |
| 2011-04-15 | Titans | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 16 | Kenny Britt Arrest Ignites Further Questions Whether Titans Receiver Is in the Game
Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt was arrested in New Jersey on Tuesday after an officer reported seeing him speeding, According to Bayonne Police Chief Robert Kubert, via ESPN, Britt was clocked driving his blue Porsche at 71 mph in a 50-mph zone, then drove away from officers. After being spotted walking away from his car on a side street, Britt denied being in the car, then denied driving it before finally admitting he was behind the wheel. He’s being charged with eluding the officer, hindering apprehension and obstructing governmental function. In just two years in the NFL, Britt has been arrested and fined for outstanding traffic warrants, was involved in a civil litigation for allegedly not paying a bail bond, has been ticketed for not driving with a license and was accused of being part of a bar fight in Nashville. |
| 2011-04-15 | Boise State | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | According to the Idaho Statesman, defensive tackle John Nisby was charged with misdemeanor battery following an early-morning incident outside of a Boise bar April 3.
Witnesses told police the 22-year-old Nisby was in the bar when he saw another man he was having an ongoing dispute with. An altercation broke out and Nisby began choking the other man for a short amount of time until they were separated by a group of bystanders, according to police reports. Police were not notified about what happened until about 4 p.m. that day when the victim called. Officers investigated and ticketed Nisby later that night. The Statesman reports that the school is aware of the arrest. Nisby has not practiced this spring as head coach Chris Petersen wants the senior, the paper writes, to focus on his responsibilities off the field. Based on the arrest, that plan’s apparently not going as well as expected. Last season, Nisby finished tied for sixth with three sacks and tied for eighth with 4.5 tackles for loss. He saw action in 11 games. |
| 2011-04-15 | Purdue | Nuisance | Resign In Shame | Link | 7 | By Pete DiPrimio, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.
April 14--At least Purdue's Matt Painter should have plenty of money available now that he has two assistant basketball coaches to hire. Assistant coach Mike Jackson's resignation, along with the departure of associate head coach Paul Lusk to take over at Missouri State, leaves Jack Owens as the Boilers' only remaining assistant. Painter has indicated he hopes to hire at least Lusk's replacement by next week. Athletic director Morgan Burke has pledged to provide additional program resources, including a boost in assistant coaches' pay, as part of Painter's eight-year contract extension. Jackson had been suspended since Feb. 9 after an arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person. He pleaded guilty to the OWI charge and was sentenced March 25 to probation. He joined the Purdue staff last summer after Rick Ray left to become associate head coach at Clemson. Jackson previously coached at Michigan. "I want to thank Coach Painter and his staff, as well as Morgan Burke and Purdue athletics, for the opportunity to be part of such a well-respected program," Jackson said in a university release. "I enjoyed my time at Purdue, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter in my career." |
| 2011-04-15 | Florida | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Former UF basketball player Dan Werner was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving under the influence.
Werner, 23, who graduated from UF in spring 2010, was pulled over after midnight in the 100 block of Northwest 75th Street by Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy Jahmal Ervin for driving with high beams on and no tag light, according to the police report. Werner, who currently plays professional basketball for Kaposvari KK in Hungary, told Ervin that he was only driving because his girlfriend had been drinking, but the officer said he could smell the alcohol on Werner and noticed his eyes were red and watery. Werner admitted to drinking two whiskey drinks before getting in the car. Ervin then had him step out of the car and complete some field sobriety tests, which he failed. Werner was then arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Werner submitted to breath tests that found his blood alcohol level at 0.065 and 0.07. The legal limit in Florida is 0.08. Werner was released from jail on his own recognizance at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday by Judge Denise Ferrero on the condition he will make his future court date. At a press conference Tuesday, UF basketball coach Billy Donovan said that he had not been in contact with Werner since the arrest. "I feel bad for him," Donovan said. "I don’t know all the details. I’m sure I’ll have a chance to talk to him, but I don’t know all that happened there." Alligator Staff Writer Adam Berry contributed to this report. |
| 2011-04-12 | Florida | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 4 | University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan suspended forwards Erik Murphy and Cody Larson after the two players were arrested yesterday on a charge of breaking into a car.
"I am aware of Cody and Erik’s situation and very disappointed with the news," Donovan said today in an e-mailed statement. The coach added that the two were suspended from all basketball-related activities and that he wouldn’t comment further until he met with both students. Murphy and Larson were arrested along with a third male early yesterday in St. Augustine, Florida, roughly 77 miles east of the university in Gainesville, after witnesses saw them break into a car, according to the arrest report from the St. Augustine Police Department. The two were transported to St. Johns County Jail and charged with breaking into a vehicle. |
| 2011-04-12 | Florida | Small-Time | Property Damage | Link | 8 | University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan suspended forwards Erik Murphy and Cody Larson after the two players were arrested yesterday on a charge of breaking into a car.
"I am aware of Cody and Erik’s situation and very disappointed with the news," Donovan said today in an e-mailed statement. The coach added that the two were suspended from all basketball-related activities and that he wouldn’t comment further until he met with both students. Murphy and Larson were arrested along with a third male early yesterday in St. Augustine, Florida, roughly 77 miles east of the university in Gainesville, after witnesses saw them break into a car, according to the arrest report from the St. Augustine Police Department. The two were transported to St. Johns County Jail and charged with breaking into a vehicle. |
| 2011-04-12 | Florida | Small-Time | Petty Theft | Link | 16 | University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan suspended forwards Erik Murphy and Cody Larson after the two players were arrested yesterday on a charge of breaking into a car.
"I am aware of Cody and Erik’s situation and very disappointed with the news," Donovan said today in an e-mailed statement. The coach added that the two were suspended from all basketball-related activities and that he wouldn’t comment further until he met with both students. Murphy and Larson were arrested along with a third male early yesterday in St. Augustine, Florida, roughly 77 miles east of the university in Gainesville, after witnesses saw them break into a car, according to the arrest report from the St. Augustine Police Department. The two were transported to St. Johns County Jail and charged with breaking into a vehicle. |
| 2011-04-06 | Marshall | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | Robinson dismissed from MU football team
Brian Robinson, one of the most highly touted players in Marshall coach Doc Holliday's quickly assembled first recruiting class of 2010, has been dismissed from the Thundering Herd program after his arrest late Monday night. The redshirt freshman linebacker remains lodged at the Western Regional Jail after being booked at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday. He has been charged with domestic battery and carrying a concealed weapon, both misdemeanors. Bond has been set at $10,000. |
| 2011-04-06 | Marshall | Big-Time | Assault with a Deadly Weapon | Link | 25 | Robinson dismissed from MU football team
Brian Robinson, one of the most highly touted players in Marshall coach Doc Holliday’s quickly assembled first recruiting class of 2010, has been dismissed from the Thundering Herd program after his arrest late Monday night. The redshirt freshman linebacker remains lodged at the Western Regional Jail after being booked at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday. He has been charged with domestic battery and carrying a concealed weapon, both misdemeanors. Bond has been set at $10,000. |
| 2011-04-05 | Colts | Small-Time | Buying Sex | Link | 8 | Southern University athletic director Greg LaFleur is free on bond after his arrest in Houston on a charge of soliciting a prostitute.
A Houston police spokesman said the 52-year-old former NFL tight end was arrested on a downtown street about 8:30 p.m. Sunday as a result of a reverse prostitution sting by undercover officers. LaFleur was released Monday on $500 bond. Court records showed no attorney for LeFleur, whose home telephone has been disconnected. A university spokesman said Southern officials will investigate, then "will determine what action or actions are necessary." LaFleur has been Southern's athletic director for 6 years. The former LSU star was an Eagles third-round draft choice in 1981 but never played for them. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1981-86 and finished his career with Indianapolis at the end of the 1986 season. |
| 2011-04-04 | Chiefs | Small-Time | Illegal Gambling Activity | Link | 10 | COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State defensive end Mike Vrabel posted bond on Monday after he was arrested for a theft at an Indiana casino.
Vrabel, who plays linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested at about 5:30 a.m. at the Belterra Casino in Florence, Ind. He was released later Monday morning after posting $600 bond. According to a report from Pro Football Talk, Vrabel was arrested for what, under Indiana law, is a Class D felony. If convicted, Vrabel could face a sentence of six months to three years in prison, according to the report. Vrabel's agent, Neil Cornrich, issued a statement from Vrabel that said the arrest was the result of "an unfortunate misunderstanding." "I take full responsibility for the miscommunication," Vrabel said in the statement. "I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter." Vrabel, who also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, is a member of the NFL player association's executive committee. |
| 2011-04-04 | Chiefs | Big-Time | Theft | Link | 20 | COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State defensive end Mike Vrabel posted bond on Monday after he was arrested for a theft at an Indiana casino.
Vrabel, who plays linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested at about 5:30 a.m. at the Belterra Casino in Florence, Ind. He was released later Monday morning after posting $600 bond. According to a report from Pro Football Talk, Vrabel was arrested for what, under Indiana law, is a Class D felony. If convicted, Vrabel could face a sentence of six months to three years in prison, according to the report. Vrabel’s agent, Neil Cornrich, issued a statement from Vrabel that said the arrest was the result of "an unfortunate misunderstanding." "I take full responsibility for the miscommunication," Vrabel said in the statement. "I feel comfortable that after talking with the appropriate parties, we will resolve this matter." Vrabel, who also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, is a member of the NFL player association’s executive committee. |
| 2011-04-04 | Raiders | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | FAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy was reportedly arrested early Sunday morning and charged with possession of a drug without a valid prescription, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest without violence.
According to a report in the Gainesville Sun, police said Murphy was spotted in his Cadillac Escalade as music played loudly from the vehicle. Murphy drove to a parking lot after being asked to pull over and, along with his passengers, left the SUV and walked away. Murphy refused to show his ID and it took three officers to place him in custody, the paper reported. The possession charge came after officers found a "non-labeled prescription bottle containing 11 individual pills later identified as Viagra." All three charges are misdemeanors. |
| 2011-04-04 | Raiders | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | FAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy was reportedly arrested early Sunday morning and charged with possession of a drug without a valid prescription, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest without violence.
According to a report in the Gainesville Sun, police said Murphy was spotted in his Cadillac Escalade as music played loudly from the vehicle. Murphy drove to a parking lot after being asked to pull over and, along with his passengers, left the SUV and walked away. Murphy refused to show his ID and it took three officers to place him in custody, the paper reported. The possession charge came after officers found a "non-labeled prescription bottle containing 11 individual pills later identified as Viagra." All three charges are misdemeanors. |
| 2011-04-04 | Raiders | Small-Time | Crimes Against Nature | Link | 8 | FAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Oakland Raiders wide receiver Louis Murphy was reportedly arrested early Sunday morning and charged with possession of a drug without a valid prescription, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest without violence.
According to a report in the Gainesville Sun, police said Murphy was spotted in his Cadillac Escalade as music played loudly from the vehicle. Murphy drove to a parking lot after being asked to pull over and, along with his passengers, left the SUV and walked away. Murphy refused to show his ID and it took three officers to place him in custody, the paper reported. The possession charge came after officers found a "non-labeled prescription bottle containing 11 individual pills later identified as Viagra." All three charges are misdemeanors. |
| 2011-04-01 | Oregon State | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 10 | Oregon State assistant baseball coach Nate Yeskie early Sunday was cited for DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangering according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Corporal Randy Hiner of the sheriff's office told The Oregonian that at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, deputy Chris Dale stopped a white Ford pickup at the intersection of Ninth and Harrison in Corvallis after it ran two red lights. Dale subsequently arrested Yeskie, the driver, and towed his vehicle. He had a blood alcohol level of .09; the legal limit in Oregon is .08. Hiner said Yeskie was cited for reckless endangering because there was a passenger in the car, Jason Lefkowitz. Lefkowitz is an assistant coach at UC Santa Barbara, the team that was in town to play the Beavers. Hiner said Lefkowitz took a cab back to his hotel. Hiner said Yeskie was booked and released about an hour after the arrest. He was also cited for failure to obey a traffic device. His court date is set for April 11 at 1 p.m. Yeskie, who is 36 and in his third year as the Beavers pitching coach, was not at No. 23 OSU's Sunday game against UCSB, an 8-3 loss. Beavers associate athletic director Steve Fenk said OSU cannot comment on a personnel matter. Yeskie, a former professional pitcher, previously coached at UNLV, his alma mater, before being hired by Pat Casey prior to the 2009 season |
| 2011-04-01 | Oregon State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Oregon State assistant baseball coach Nate Yeskie early Sunday was cited for DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangering according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Corporal Randy Hiner of the sheriff's office told The Oregonian that at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, deputy Chris Dale stopped a white Ford pickup at the intersection of Ninth and Harrison in Corvallis after it ran two red lights. Dale subsequently arrested Yeskie, the driver, and towed his vehicle. He had a blood alcohol level of .09; the legal limit in Oregon is .08. Hiner said Yeskie was cited for reckless endangering because there was a passenger in the car, Jason Lefkowitz. Lefkowitz is an assistant coach at UC Santa Barbara, the team that was in town to play the Beavers. Hiner said Lefkowitz took a cab back to his hotel. Hiner said Yeskie was booked and released about an hour after the arrest. He was also cited for failure to obey a traffic device. His court date is set for April 11 at 1 p.m. Yeskie, who is 36 and in his third year as the Beavers pitching coach, was not at No. 23 OSU's Sunday game against UCSB, an 8-3 loss. Beavers associate athletic director Steve Fenk said OSU cannot comment on a personnel matter. Yeskie, a former professional pitcher, previously coached at UNLV, his alma mater, before being hired by Pat Casey prior to the 2009 season |
| 2011-04-01 | Arkansas | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 16 | FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas women's basketball player Chrisstasia Walter and track and field sprinter Regina George were arrested Sunday night after getting into a fight on campus.
The two, according to a University of Arkansas Police Department incident report, were involved in a "physical altercation" in Walter's dorm room after George came by to collect her items. The report said George had been staying in Walter's room and the altercation was broken up by members of the women's basketball team who also were in the room. George, 20, was arrested and charged with third-degree battery. Walter, 19, was charged with third-degree domestic battery. The incident came shortly after Walter scored eight points in Arkansas' 60-49 loss at Illinois State in the Women's National Invitation Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday. |
| 2011-04-01 | Hawks | Small-Time | Violence Against Fan | Link | 12 | This qualifies for "Violence Against Fan" since it happened in the arena.
Rashan Michel began "cursing at him." Cops say Michel was confronting Wilkins about a $13,000 debt the former NBAer allegedly owed him for dress suits. Cops say Michel followed Wilkins across the basketball court and allegedly started swinging ... hitting a security guard in the face and Wilkins in the chest. Michel was eventually subdued, arrested, and booked for one count of simple battery. Wilkins -- who did not report any injuries after the fight -- played for the Hawks from 1982-1994 and currently serves as the team's vice president. The incident was first published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. |
| 2011-04-01 | Robby Albarado | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Jockey Robby Albarado has been arrested on charges he assaulted his wife in Kentucky.
Louisville Police said Albarado's wife told officers who arrived at the couple's home late Thursday night that a discussion about their relationship became heated. He was charged with assault and other counts. Police said Albarado is accused of breaking his wife's phone and trying to strangle her, leaving red marks around her throat. Emergency Medical Services was called but she refused treatment, according to the police report. Albarado is scheduled to be arraigned April 5. There was no record of an attorney for him. |
| 2011-03-30 | Southern Idaho | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 4 | Two College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball players were arrested Tuesday night and charged with marijuana possession.
Jerrold Brooks, a starting guard for CSI’s national championship team, and recent transfer Luke Cothron were arraigned Wednesday in Twin Falls County 5th District Court on one count each of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Both players have been suspended by the school, which on Wednesday offered no comment other than a brief statement. ... According to Twin Falls Police Officer Ruben Murillo’s report, they were found sitting in a vehicle filled with white smoke ... Brooks, a 5-foot-11 freshman, was the Golden Eagles’ second-leading scorer this season at 15.4 points per game. Cothron, a 6-foot-8 forward from Huntsville, Ala., arrived in Twin Falls this month and enrolled in late-start classes. He originally signed with Auburn University, but did not qualify academically. He made brief stops this season at the University of Massachusetts and the University of New Orleans before coming to CSI. |
| 2011-03-30 | Southern Idaho | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 16 | Two College of Southern Idaho men’s basketball players were arrested Tuesday night and charged with marijuana possession.
Jerrold Brooks, a starting guard for CSI’s national championship team, and recent transfer Luke Cothron were arraigned Wednesday in Twin Falls County 5th District Court on one count each of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Both players have been suspended by the school, which on Wednesday offered no comment other than a brief statement. ... According to Twin Falls Police Officer Ruben Murillo’s report, they were found sitting in a vehicle filled with white smoke ... Brooks, a 5-foot-11 freshman, was the Golden Eagles’ second-leading scorer this season at 15.4 points per game. Cothron, a 6-foot-8 forward from Huntsville, Ala., arrived in Twin Falls this month and enrolled in late-start classes. He originally signed with Auburn University, but did not qualify academically. He made brief stops this season at the University of Massachusetts and the University of New Orleans before coming to CSI. |
| 2011-03-30 | Washington State | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | PULLMAN – Covering the Northwestern-Washington State basketball game Wednesday night, I saw a WSU student with a T-shirt perfect for the occasion: COUGS FOR CANNABIS REFORM.
I'm not sure whether it was a spoof on the Cougars' grassy season, or somebody simply fronting a cause. Saturday, WSU leaves for New York and the NIT. The traveling squad includes three players – Reggie Moore, Klay Thompson and DeAngelo Casto – who have been cited for marijuana possession this season. All that's missing for a complete five of bogart ballers are Cheech and Chong, the comedic potheads of the '70s. Wherever you fall on this issue – and there's a vast spectrum of opinion – this much is evident: The Cougars have a problem on their hands. Even if the problem is overzealous police enforcement, that's a problem. |
| 2011-03-30 | Virginia Tech | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | By Ken Heineck, WSLS Reporter
Blacksburg Police say the hurt infant in connection with Wednesday's arrest of a Virginia Tech football player and his girlfriend, suffered from internal head injuries. Lt. Steve Taylor says the investigation started with the Department of Social Services, who notified police. Taylor also says the child, who is female, was treated and releaed from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. ------- 3:21 p.m. Thursday A Blacksburg couple have been arrested and charged in connection with a hurt child. Police tell us officers arrested Xavier Boyce and Olivia Hutchins on Wednesday, March 23rd, after an investigation into injuries that their infant suffered on January 31st, at the couple's home in the 1200 block of University City Boulevard. Both Boyce and Hutchins have been released on $5,000 unsecured bonds. Their court date is pending |
| 2011-03-30 | Virginia Tech | Serious-Criminal | Child Endangerment | Link | 60 | By Ken Heineck, WSLS Reporter
Blacksburg Police say the hurt infant in connection with Wednesday’s arrest of a Virginia Tech football player and his girlfriend, suffered from internal head injuries. Lt. Steve Taylor says the investigation started with the Department of Social Services, who notified police. Taylor also says the child, who is female, was treated and releaed from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. ------- 3:21 p.m. Thursday A Blacksburg couple have been arrested and charged in connection with a hurt child. Police tell us officers arrested Xavier Boyce and Olivia Hutchins on Wednesday, March 23rd, after an investigation into injuries that their infant suffered on January 31st, at the couple’s home in the 1200 block of University City Boulevard. Both Boyce and Hutchins have been released on $5,000 unsecured bonds. Their court date is pending |
| 2011-03-30 | Packers | Big-Time | Using Hard Drugs | Link | 20 | Mar 26, 2011 - Green Bay Packers DE Johnny Jolly had a lot of time to think about his 2008 arrest that led to his being suspended by the National Football League for all of the 2010 season. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to spend that time wisely.
Jolly was arrested in Houston on Friday morning, and police found codeine in the car, according to a report by a CBS station in Houston. Jolly was pulled over for a traffic violation, and police determined that his driver's license had been suspended. When police searched the car, they found 600 grams of codeine, which is a felony The Green Bay Packers said they would have no comment on the report. In August 2010, Jolly agreed to spend a year on a pretrial diversion program, after which his felony drug possession charge would be dismissed. |
| 2011-03-30 | Eagles | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Peters was arrested Saturday morning in Shreveport, LA. The football star was arrested for loud music and allegedly resisting arrest. According to reports, authorities heard loud music coming from the 29-year-old football star’s vehicle. When approached by authorities, Peters allegedly refused to turn the music down and also refused to produce identification when asked, resulting in the resisting charge. Peters was booked and released on bond. |
| 2011-03-30 | Tennessee-Chattanooga | Small-Time | Property Damage | Link | 4 | CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)-- A UTC football player is charged with felony vandalism.
Police say 20-year-old nick Yazzie was arrested Friday and accused of vandalizing a vehicle. Yazzie has been released on bond and was on the field Saturday for spring scrimmage. We contacted UTC's sports information director for comment, he was not aware of Yazzie's arrest. Yazzie is due in court on April 8th. |
| 2011-03-30 | Bucs | Big-Time | Assault with a Deadly Weapon | Link | 25 | The Garland Police Department announced on Tuesday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Talib, 25, was reportedly issued an arrest warrant and is scheduled to turn himself in later this week. Okolo Talib, Aqib's mother, was also issued an arrest warrant and turned herself in Tuesday afternoon. It was reported on Monday that Talib had been labeled a "person of interest" by investigators in a March 21 shooting. |
| 2011-03-22 | Lightning | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | The Tampa Bay Lightning have terminated the contract of Salmon Arm hockey player Mitch Fadden, an action which may be related to his arrest in Salmon Arm for suspicion of drunk driving.
Fadden had been playing for the team's minor league affiliate, the Florida Everblades, but had been sidelined since January because of blood clots. On March 16, General manager Steve Yzerman told Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times : "There have been some off-ice issues that, eventually, we decided to terminate his contract." Yzerman declined to speak further. Earlier this month, the Observer reported Mitchell D. Fadden, 22, is facing charges of impaired driving, failing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after several near-miss collisions on March 1. When police arrived to arrest their suspect, they found him stopped, completely blocking the driving lane on 10th Avenue SE near Highway 97B. A police report described the suspect as "grossly intoxicated." It is alleged Fadden was driving dangerously at speeds of 120 km/h in the industrial park, he refused to provide a breath test and became violent with officers. His next appearance in Salmon Arm Court is set for April 12. Fadden was drafted by the Lightning 107th overall in 2007. His 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists led the East Coast Hockey League ... |
| 2011-03-22 | Lightning | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | The Tampa Bay Lightning have terminated the contract of Salmon Arm hockey player Mitch Fadden, an action which may be related to his arrest in Salmon Arm for suspicion of drunk driving.
Fadden had been playing for the team’s minor league affiliate, the Florida Everblades, but had been sidelined since January because of blood clots. On March 16, General manager Steve Yzerman told Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times : "There have been some off-ice issues that, eventually, we decided to terminate his contract." Yzerman declined to speak further. Earlier this month, the Observer reported Mitchell D. Fadden, 22, is facing charges of impaired driving, failing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after several near-miss collisions on March 1. When police arrived to arrest their suspect, they found him stopped, completely blocking the driving lane on 10th Avenue SE near Highway 97B. A police report described the suspect as "grossly intoxicated." It is alleged Fadden was driving dangerously at speeds of 120 km/h in the industrial park, he refused to provide a breath test and became violent with officers. His next appearance in Salmon Arm Court is set for April 12. Fadden was drafted by the Lightning 107th overall in 2007. His 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists led the East Coast Hockey League ... |
| 2011-03-22 | Lightning | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | The Tampa Bay Lightning have terminated the contract of Salmon Arm hockey player Mitch Fadden, an action which may be related to his arrest in Salmon Arm for suspicion of drunk driving.
Fadden had been playing for the team’s minor league affiliate, the Florida Everblades, but had been sidelined since January because of blood clots. On March 16, General manager Steve Yzerman told Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times : "There have been some off-ice issues that, eventually, we decided to terminate his contract." Yzerman declined to speak further. Earlier this month, the Observer reported Mitchell D. Fadden, 22, is facing charges of impaired driving, failing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after several near-miss collisions on March 1. When police arrived to arrest their suspect, they found him stopped, completely blocking the driving lane on 10th Avenue SE near Highway 97B. A police report described the suspect as "grossly intoxicated." It is alleged Fadden was driving dangerously at speeds of 120 km/h in the industrial park, he refused to provide a breath test and became violent with officers. His next appearance in Salmon Arm Court is set for April 12. Fadden was drafted by the Lightning 107th overall in 2007. His 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists led the East Coast Hockey League ... |
| 2011-03-22 | Lightning | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 8 | The Tampa Bay Lightning have terminated the contract of Salmon Arm hockey player Mitch Fadden, an action which may be related to his arrest in Salmon Arm for suspicion of drunk driving.
Fadden had been playing for the team’s minor league affiliate, the Florida Everblades, but had been sidelined since January because of blood clots. On March 16, General manager Steve Yzerman told Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times : "There have been some off-ice issues that, eventually, we decided to terminate his contract." Yzerman declined to speak further. Earlier this month, the Observer reported Mitchell D. Fadden, 22, is facing charges of impaired driving, failing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after several near-miss collisions on March 1. When police arrived to arrest their suspect, they found him stopped, completely blocking the driving lane on 10th Avenue SE near Highway 97B. A police report described the suspect as "grossly intoxicated." It is alleged Fadden was driving dangerously at speeds of 120 km/h in the industrial park, he refused to provide a breath test and became violent with officers. His next appearance in Salmon Arm Court is set for April 12. Fadden was drafted by the Lightning 107th overall in 2007. His 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists led the East Coast Hockey League ... |
| 2011-03-22 | Lightning | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | The Tampa Bay Lightning have terminated the contract of Salmon Arm hockey player Mitch Fadden, an action which may be related to his arrest in Salmon Arm for suspicion of drunk driving.
Fadden had been playing for the team’s minor league affiliate, the Florida Everblades, but had been sidelined since January because of blood clots. On March 16, General manager Steve Yzerman told Damian Christodero of the St. Petersburg Times : "There have been some off-ice issues that, eventually, we decided to terminate his contract." Yzerman declined to speak further. Earlier this month, the Observer reported Mitchell D. Fadden, 22, is facing charges of impaired driving, failing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and obstructing a peace officer after several near-miss collisions on March 1. When police arrived to arrest their suspect, they found him stopped, completely blocking the driving lane on 10th Avenue SE near Highway 97B. A police report described the suspect as "grossly intoxicated." It is alleged Fadden was driving dangerously at speeds of 120 km/h in the industrial park, he refused to provide a breath test and became violent with officers. His next appearance in Salmon Arm Court is set for April 12. Fadden was drafted by the Lightning 107th overall in 2007. His 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists led the East Coast Hockey League ... |
| 2011-03-22 | Alabama | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 8 | Alabama's Mark Barron Arrested For Dumbest-Sounding Crime
by Holly Anderson • Mar 21, 2011 10:12 AM EDT How hath the mighty fallen in the Fulmer Cup standings: the Alabama Crimson Tide, once a leading name in entertaining player crime, now must content itself with Mark Barron being arrested for "second-degree hindering of prosecution." Somewhere, Jimmy Johns lights up a cigarette and reflects on the plummet of his team since his own arrest for selling cocaine in the football complex parking lot. The trouble Alabama's leading tackler finds himself in stems from lying to police about his cousin's involvement in a car accident in his hometown of Mobile: Police say after they learned about Lang's involvement, they gave Barron every opportunity to change his story. The arresting officer says he begged Barron to tell the truth, showed him the law about hindering prosecution and explained he would have to arrest him if Barron continued to cover for his cousin. Police say they even got Barron's mother and grandmother to try and convince him. But Barron refused to admit his cousin was driving the car. Barron, noted cheekily by our own Roll Bama Roll as "presumably a first-time offender," has since been released on bond. Roll Bama Roll, again: "Well, never let it be said that Mark Barron is a snitch." |
| 2011-03-22 | Miami | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 10 | CORAL GABLES – After a disturbance at a Coconut Grove bar on St. Patrick's Day night, Miami Hurricanes linebacker Ramon Buchanan tried to head butt a police officer, then, after being taken to the ground, said: "I'm a U.M. football player and I don't give a ---- what you do. I'll get out of it. ---- the police," according to an arrest report released Tuesday.
Buchanan, 21, who started last season for the 'Canes, was charged with resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider, both of which are felonies. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. at Fat Tuesday's at 3015 Grand Ave. after he had caused a disturbance in the men's bathroom of the restaurant, according to the report. After The Palm Beach Post broke the story Monday, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. "We are aware of Ramon's situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution." After police arrived at the restaurant and detected a "strong scent of an alcoholic beverage" on Buchanan, the football player was ordered to leave the restaurant by a police officer, the report states. After being ordered to leave three times, Buchanan said: "No, ---- you. I ain't leaving!" After the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Buchanan was told he was under arrest, he pulled away from police and "tensed his arms to evade arrest," the report states. After being placed in a chair in a security office, Buchanan charged toward an officer but was redirected. Buchanan then began to "thrash his body and attempted to head butt" an officer. Buchanan then spat on the officer's palm. After not obeying further commands from the officers, Buchanan was then taken to the floor. That's when he said: "I'm a U.M. football player and I don't give a ---- what you do. I'll get out of it. ---- the police." Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. Buchanan is believed to be the first UM player arrested since quarterback Robert Marve was charged with two misdemeanors in October 2007 in Coconut Grove after he punched a car mirror and then tried to elude police. Marve transferred to Purdue in May 2009. While Randy Shannon was fired as UM coach in November after compiling a 28-22 record over four seasons, he was credited with helping clean up a program that had seen its share of arrests. Miami resumes spring practice Tuesday after taking last week off for spring break. The arrest comes on the heels of reports that six UM players have been suspended for the 2011 season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons. The six players include Seantrel Henderson, the 6-foot-8, 345-pound freshman All-American who is expected to start at left tackle this fall. The other five players allegedly suspended are defensive backs Keion Payne and Devont'a Davis, linebacker Kelvin Cain, running back Storm Johnson and defensive lineman Dyron Dye. Randy Shannon was fired only last November, and Miami is back! This is a major step in a different direction. The Crimes Against Nature is for spitting on the cop. The suspensions are for the 6 players suspended for one game. Golden has not commented on the suspensions. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. Last season, Buchanan started 10 games and was fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including eight for a loss, and an interception. A native of Palm Bay, Buchanan played mostly on special teams as a freshman in 2008 before starting two games as a sophomore in 2009. |
| 2011-03-22 | Miami | Small-Time | Crimes Against Nature | Link | 8 | CORAL GABLES – After a disturbance at a Coconut Grove bar on St. Patrick’s Day night, Miami Hurricanes linebacker Ramon Buchanan tried to head butt a police officer, then, after being taken to the ground, said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police," according to an arrest report released Tuesday.
Buchanan, 21, who started last season for the ’Canes, was charged with resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider, both of which are felonies. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. at Fat Tuesday’s at 3015 Grand Ave. after he had caused a disturbance in the men’s bathroom of the restaurant, according to the report. After The Palm Beach Post broke the story Monday, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. "We are aware of Ramon’s situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution." After police arrived at the restaurant and detected a "strong scent of an alcoholic beverage" on Buchanan, the football player was ordered to leave the restaurant by a police officer, the report states. After being ordered to leave three times, Buchanan said: "No, ---- you. I ain’t leaving!" After the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Buchanan was told he was under arrest, he pulled away from police and "tensed his arms to evade arrest," the report states. After being placed in a chair in a security office, Buchanan charged toward an officer but was redirected. Buchanan then began to "thrash his body and attempted to head butt" an officer. Buchanan then spat on the officer’s palm. After not obeying further commands from the officers, Buchanan was then taken to the floor. That’s when he said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police." Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. Buchanan is believed to be the first UM player arrested since quarterback Robert Marve was charged with two misdemeanors in October 2007 in Coconut Grove after he punched a car mirror and then tried to elude police. Marve transferred to Purdue in May 2009. While Randy Shannon was fired as UM coach in November after compiling a 28-22 record over four seasons, he was credited with helping clean up a program that had seen its share of arrests. Miami resumes spring practice Tuesday after taking last week off for spring break. The arrest comes on the heels of reports that six UM players have been suspended for the 2011 season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons. The six players include Seantrel Henderson, the 6-foot-8, 345-pound freshman All-American who is expected to start at left tackle this fall. The other five players allegedly suspended are defensive backs Keion Payne and Devont’a Davis, linebacker Kelvin Cain, running back Storm Johnson and defensive lineman Dyron Dye. Randy Shannon was fired only last November, and Miami is back! This is a major step in a different direction. The Crimes Against Nature is for spitting on the cop. The suspensions are for the 6 players suspended for one game. Golden has not commented on the suspensions. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. Last season, Buchanan started 10 games and was fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including eight for a loss, and an interception. A native of Palm Bay, Buchanan played mostly on special teams as a freshman in 2008 before starting two games as a sophomore in 2009. |
| 2011-03-22 | Miami | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 16 | CORAL GABLES – After a disturbance at a Coconut Grove bar on St. Patrick’s Day night, Miami Hurricanes linebacker Ramon Buchanan tried to head butt a police officer, then, after being taken to the ground, said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police," according to an arrest report released Tuesday.
Buchanan, 21, who started last season for the ’Canes, was charged with resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider, both of which are felonies. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. at Fat Tuesday’s at 3015 Grand Ave. after he had caused a disturbance in the men’s bathroom of the restaurant, according to the report. After The Palm Beach Post broke the story Monday, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. "We are aware of Ramon’s situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution." After police arrived at the restaurant and detected a "strong scent of an alcoholic beverage" on Buchanan, the football player was ordered to leave the restaurant by a police officer, the report states. After being ordered to leave three times, Buchanan said: "No, ---- you. I ain’t leaving!" After the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Buchanan was told he was under arrest, he pulled away from police and "tensed his arms to evade arrest," the report states. After being placed in a chair in a security office, Buchanan charged toward an officer but was redirected. Buchanan then began to "thrash his body and attempted to head butt" an officer. Buchanan then spat on the officer’s palm. After not obeying further commands from the officers, Buchanan was then taken to the floor. That’s when he said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police." Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. Buchanan is believed to be the first UM player arrested since quarterback Robert Marve was charged with two misdemeanors in October 2007 in Coconut Grove after he punched a car mirror and then tried to elude police. Marve transferred to Purdue in May 2009. While Randy Shannon was fired as UM coach in November after compiling a 28-22 record over four seasons, he was credited with helping clean up a program that had seen its share of arrests. Miami resumes spring practice Tuesday after taking last week off for spring break. The arrest comes on the heels of reports that six UM players have been suspended for the 2011 season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons. The six players include Seantrel Henderson, the 6-foot-8, 345-pound freshman All-American who is expected to start at left tackle this fall. The other five players allegedly suspended are defensive backs Keion Payne and Devont’a Davis, linebacker Kelvin Cain, running back Storm Johnson and defensive lineman Dyron Dye. Randy Shannon was fired only last November, and Miami is back! This is a major step in a different direction. The Crimes Against Nature is for spitting on the cop. The suspensions are for the 6 players suspended for one game. Golden has not commented on the suspensions. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. Last season, Buchanan started 10 games and was fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including eight for a loss, and an interception. A native of Palm Bay, Buchanan played mostly on special teams as a freshman in 2008 before starting two games as a sophomore in 2009. |
| 2011-03-22 | Miami | Small-Time | Trespassing | Link | 4 | CORAL GABLES – After a disturbance at a Coconut Grove bar on St. Patrick’s Day night, Miami Hurricanes linebacker Ramon Buchanan tried to head butt a police officer, then, after being taken to the ground, said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police," according to an arrest report released Tuesday.
Buchanan, 21, who started last season for the ’Canes, was charged with resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider, both of which are felonies. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. at Fat Tuesday’s at 3015 Grand Ave. after he had caused a disturbance in the men’s bathroom of the restaurant, according to the report. After The Palm Beach Post broke the story Monday, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. "We are aware of Ramon’s situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution." After police arrived at the restaurant and detected a "strong scent of an alcoholic beverage" on Buchanan, the football player was ordered to leave the restaurant by a police officer, the report states. After being ordered to leave three times, Buchanan said: "No, ---- you. I ain’t leaving!" After the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Buchanan was told he was under arrest, he pulled away from police and "tensed his arms to evade arrest," the report states. After being placed in a chair in a security office, Buchanan charged toward an officer but was redirected. Buchanan then began to "thrash his body and attempted to head butt" an officer. Buchanan then spat on the officer’s palm. After not obeying further commands from the officers, Buchanan was then taken to the floor. That’s when he said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police." Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. Buchanan is believed to be the first UM player arrested since quarterback Robert Marve was charged with two misdemeanors in October 2007 in Coconut Grove after he punched a car mirror and then tried to elude police. Marve transferred to Purdue in May 2009. While Randy Shannon was fired as UM coach in November after compiling a 28-22 record over four seasons, he was credited with helping clean up a program that had seen its share of arrests. Miami resumes spring practice Tuesday after taking last week off for spring break. The arrest comes on the heels of reports that six UM players have been suspended for the 2011 season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons. The six players include Seantrel Henderson, the 6-foot-8, 345-pound freshman All-American who is expected to start at left tackle this fall. The other five players allegedly suspended are defensive backs Keion Payne and Devont’a Davis, linebacker Kelvin Cain, running back Storm Johnson and defensive lineman Dyron Dye. Randy Shannon was fired only last November, and Miami is back! This is a major step in a different direction. The Crimes Against Nature is for spitting on the cop. The suspensions are for the 6 players suspended for one game. Golden has not commented on the suspensions. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. Last season, Buchanan started 10 games and was fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including eight for a loss, and an interception. A native of Palm Bay, Buchanan played mostly on special teams as a freshman in 2008 before starting two games as a sophomore in 2009. |
| 2011-03-22 | Miami | Big-Time | Assault and Battery | Link | 15 | CORAL GABLES – After a disturbance at a Coconut Grove bar on St. Patrick’s Day night, Miami Hurricanes linebacker Ramon Buchanan tried to head butt a police officer, then, after being taken to the ground, said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police," according to an arrest report released Tuesday.
Buchanan, 21, who started last season for the ’Canes, was charged with resisting a police officer with violence and battery on a police officer, firefighter or emergency medical care provider, both of which are felonies. He was arrested around 1:30 a.m. at Fat Tuesday’s at 3015 Grand Ave. after he had caused a disturbance in the men’s bathroom of the restaurant, according to the report. After The Palm Beach Post broke the story Monday, Hurricanes coach Al Golden said that Buchanan has been suspended indefinitely. "We are aware of Ramon’s situation and we are disappointed," Golden said in a statement. "This is out of character for a young man who has been a positive influence in our program. He is contrite and apologetic for the situation and is currently taking the appropriate actions towards resolution." After police arrived at the restaurant and detected a "strong scent of an alcoholic beverage" on Buchanan, the football player was ordered to leave the restaurant by a police officer, the report states. After being ordered to leave three times, Buchanan said: "No, ---- you. I ain’t leaving!" After the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Buchanan was told he was under arrest, he pulled away from police and "tensed his arms to evade arrest," the report states. After being placed in a chair in a security office, Buchanan charged toward an officer but was redirected. Buchanan then began to "thrash his body and attempted to head butt" an officer. Buchanan then spat on the officer’s palm. After not obeying further commands from the officers, Buchanan was then taken to the floor. That’s when he said: "I’m a U.M. football player and I don’t give a ---- what you do. I’ll get out of it. ---- the police." Buchanan also is accused of three misdemeanors - disorderly conduct, resisting a police officer without violence and trespassing. Buchanan is believed to be the first UM player arrested since quarterback Robert Marve was charged with two misdemeanors in October 2007 in Coconut Grove after he punched a car mirror and then tried to elude police. Marve transferred to Purdue in May 2009. While Randy Shannon was fired as UM coach in November after compiling a 28-22 record over four seasons, he was credited with helping clean up a program that had seen its share of arrests. Miami resumes spring practice Tuesday after taking last week off for spring break. The arrest comes on the heels of reports that six UM players have been suspended for the 2011 season opener against Maryland for undisclosed reasons. The six players include Seantrel Henderson, the 6-foot-8, 345-pound freshman All-American who is expected to start at left tackle this fall. The other five players allegedly suspended are defensive backs Keion Payne and Devont’a Davis, linebacker Kelvin Cain, running back Storm Johnson and defensive lineman Dyron Dye. Randy Shannon was fired only last November, and Miami is back! This is a major step in a different direction. The Crimes Against Nature is for spitting on the cop. The suspensions are for the 6 players suspended for one game. Golden has not commented on the suspensions. A court hearing for Buchanan has been scheduled for 9 a.m. April 18 before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jorge Rodriguez-Chomat. Last season, Buchanan started 10 games and was fifth on the team with 54 tackles, including eight for a loss, and an interception. A native of Palm Bay, Buchanan played mostly on special teams as a freshman in 2008 before starting two games as a sophomore in 2009. |
| 2011-03-21 | Notre Dame | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame star wide receiver Michael Floyd was pulled over by campus police after he ran a stop sign and was charged with drunken driving after failing three field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer test indicated he had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal driving limit, court records show.
Floyd was driving a white Cadillac at 3:18 a.m. Sunday when he ran a stop sign about a block from the school's main entrance, according to a probable cause affidavit from St. Joseph County deputy prosecutor Chris Daniels filed Monday. Floyd failed three sobriety tests that consisted of a standing on one leg, walking and turning around, and a finger count, Daniels said. The breathalyzer test showed he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19, well above Indiana's legal limit for driving of 0.08 percent. |
| 2011-03-19 | Washington | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 7 | Former Washington football player Jordan Polk was charged Friday with a domestic-violence crime stemming from property damage he allegedly committed at the home of his ex-girlfriend in February.
The misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to a year in jail, was filed in Seattle Municipal Court by the City Attorney's Office. Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian said Friday that Polk is no longer with the team. He said it was decided a few weeks ago that Polk would not return and that the decision was not related entirely to the allegations, saying both sides decided that "he needs a fresh start." "He's moving on," Sarkisian said. "He will not be back." The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 20. |
| 2011-03-19 | Washington | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | Former Washington football player Jordan Polk was charged Friday with a domestic-violence crime stemming from property damage he allegedly committed at the home of his ex-girlfriend in February.
The misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to a year in jail, was filed in Seattle Municipal Court by the City Attorney’s Office. Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian said Friday that Polk is no longer with the team. He said it was decided a few weeks ago that Polk would not return and that the decision was not related entirely to the allegations, saying both sides decided that "he needs a fresh start." "He’s moving on," Sarkisian said. "He will not be back." The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 20. |
| 2011-03-18 | Raiders | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | Raiders offensive tackle Mario Henderson was arrested Thursday morning in Florida and charged with carrying a concealed firearm, according to several reports.
Henderson, 26, was pulled over by police in Fort Myers for playing music too loud. In response to a question by the arresting officer, Henderson said he had a gun in his vehicle. The gun was discovered between the driver's seat and the center console, according to the arrest report. Henderson does not have a concealed firearms permit. Henderson is the second Raiders player to be arrested this offseason. Backup running back Michael Bush was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this year. Henderson started seven games at left offensive tackle last season, but he lost his job to rookie Jared Veldheer. He is a free agent after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Raiders. Henderson could not be reached for comment. |
| 2011-03-17 | Michigan State | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 4 | Follow up to the MSU arrest last week...
Michigan State disciplines football players for spring break arrest Matt Charboneau / The Detroit News East Lansing– Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio says two football players arrested on spring break will be disciplined. Tight end Brian Linthicum, who will be a senior next year, and linebacker Max Bullough, who will be a sophomore, were arrested after an incident in a bar in Aspen, Colo. Linthicum was arrested for third-degree assault and eluding police and Bullough with minor in possession of alcohol and eluding police. Linthicum had to be subdued with a stun gun, according to the police report. |
| 2011-03-17 | Michigan State | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 11 | Follow up to the MSU arrest last week...
Michigan State disciplines football players for spring break arrest Matt Charboneau / The Detroit News East Lansing– Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio says two football players arrested on spring break will be disciplined. Tight end Brian Linthicum, who will be a senior next year, and linebacker Max Bullough, who will be a sophomore, were arrested after an incident in a bar in Aspen, Colo. Linthicum was arrested for third-degree assault and eluding police and Bullough with minor in possession of alcohol and eluding police. Linthicum had to be subdued with a stun gun, according to the police report. |
| 2011-03-17 | Florida | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | GAINESVILLE – A Florida baseball player was arrested late Sunday night on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Bryson Smith, 22, was charged with DUI after his arrest at 11:50 p.m. on Sunday. An officer observed the vehicle driven by Smith making wide turns and drifting toward the curb, according to the arrest mittimus. "I am aware of the charges against our baseball student-athlete and we take these very seriously," Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan said in a statement. "Bryson Smith has been suspended from the team effective immediately." An officer pulled Smith's vehile over after he made wide turns from NW 8th Avenure onto NW 22nd Street and from NW 22nd onto NW 16th Avenue. In the arrest report, officer Jessie Bostick said Smith "had bloodshot and glassy eyes" and "performed poorly on field sobriety exercises." |
| 2011-03-15 | Vikings | Small-Time | Fighting | Link | 8 | Another football player is in trouble with the law.
On Saturday night, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested in Lynchburg,VA and was charged with brandishing a gun during a fight. According to the report, the 24-year-old was booked shortly after getting involved in a fight with another man around 5:30 p.m. Cook denied the allegations, claiming that all he did was get into an argument with his neighbor and accused him of lying to the police. "I wasn’t in any fight or nothing," Cook told the Star Tribune, saying that . "It was just an argument." Cook played in only six games with the Vikings in 2010 due to a knee injury. |
| 2011-03-15 | Vikings | Small-Time | Concealed or Illegal Weapons | Link | 11 | Another football player is in trouble with the law.
On Saturday night, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested in Lynchburg,VA and was charged with brandishing a gun during a fight. According to the report, the 24-year-old was booked shortly after getting involved in a fight with another man around 5:30 p.m. Cook denied the allegations, claiming that all he did was get into an argument with his neighbor and accused him of lying to the police. "I wasn’t in any fight or nothing," Cook told the Star Tribune, saying that . "It was just an argument." Cook played in only six games with the Vikings in 2010 due to a knee injury. |
| 2011-03-15 | Florida State | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | This is weird, although it does involve Sexton is known for bizarre behavior...
UPDATE 3-15-11 6:00 pm by Jill Chandler Former FSU and Leon high school quarterback Wyatt Sexton has another run-in with the law. This one is just as bizarre as the one from six years ago in Leon County. Tallahassee Police Arrested the 26-year-old Friday, charging him in a hit and run accident. This morning the details of the accident were released. According to the police report, former Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton rear- ended a vehicle, and took off. He was arrested Friday and released the same day. As the victim, Colin Creasy, went to write Sexton's license plate number down, the former Leon quarterback drove off but not before the victim was able to hop in the bed of Sexton's truck. The police report says the victim claims Sexton was driving recklessly in an attempt to throw him out of the car. Creasy said when the car stopped Sexton began yelling about his mental health and how he going to get locked away for 45 years. Authorities say Sexton and the victim ended up at 210 Satsuma Street where the victim called the cops. |
| 2011-03-14 | Hawks | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 10 |
ATLANTA, March 13 (UPI) -- Josh Powell, a reserve forward with the Atlanta Hawks, was arrested before a game for refusing to move his car that blocked an ambulance, police said. Atlanta police spokesman Curtis Davenport said Powell, 28, was charged Saturday with obstruction, failure to obey an officer directing traffic and failure to yield to emergency equipment, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Powell was trying to turn onto a street, but got stuck in an intersection due to heavy traffic caused by the SEC basketball tournament. Powell's car impeded the ambulance's progress, the newspaper reported. "The officer approached Mr. Powell's vehicle and told him numerous times to go straight through the intersection ... . (He) refused and was placed under arrest," Davenport said. Powell, a seven-year NBA veteran who joined the Atlanta team last summer, was not in uniform following the incident during the Hawks game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Powell bonded out of jail. |
| 2011-03-14 | Hawks | Small-Time | Obstructing Justice | Link | 8 |
ATLANTA, March 13 (UPI) -- Josh Powell, a reserve forward with the Atlanta Hawks, was arrested before a game for refusing to move his car that blocked an ambulance, police said. Atlanta police spokesman Curtis Davenport said Powell, 28, was charged Saturday with obstruction, failure to obey an officer directing traffic and failure to yield to emergency equipment, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Powell was trying to turn onto a street, but got stuck in an intersection due to heavy traffic caused by the SEC basketball tournament. Powell’s car impeded the ambulance’s progress, the newspaper reported. "The officer approached Mr. Powell’s vehicle and told him numerous times to go straight through the intersection ... . (He) refused and was placed under arrest," Davenport said. Powell, a seven-year NBA veteran who joined the Atlanta team last summer, was not in uniform following the incident during the Hawks game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Powell bonded out of jail. |
| 2011-03-12 | Nationals | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Former prospect Elijah Dukes was being held in a Tampa, Fla., jail on Thursday after his pregnant ex-girlfriend accused him of slapping her in the face during an argument, according to The Associated Press.
The 26-year-old outfielder was being held without bond after a Wednesday arrest on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman and driving with a revoked or suspended license, the AP wrote while citing Hillsborough County Jail records. The woman, 20-year-old Mountrail Mounshay Mack, told deputies she and Dukes had been staying in motels for days and that she was slapped several times in the face during an argument on Wednesday, the AP added. Dukes, a sheriff's office report said, then went to his mother's house and was arrested without incident. A third-round Draft pick by the Rays in 2002, Dukes spent parts of 2007-09 in the big leagues, batting .242 with 31 homers in 240 games with the Rays and Nationals. During that time, the volatile slugger encountered numerous problems on and off the field, including past arrests for contempt of court and failing to appear in a case where he owed an ex-wife child support and alimony. The Nationals released Dukes prior to the 2010 season. He then signed with the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League last June. |
| 2011-03-12 | Nationals | Big-Time | Aggravated Assault | Link | 35 | Former prospect Elijah Dukes was being held in a Tampa, Fla., jail on Thursday after his pregnant ex-girlfriend accused him of slapping her in the face during an argument, according to The Associated Press.
The 26-year-old outfielder was being held without bond after a Wednesday arrest on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman and driving with a revoked or suspended license, the AP wrote while citing Hillsborough County Jail records. The woman, 20-year-old Mountrail Mounshay Mack, told deputies she and Dukes had been staying in motels for days and that she was slapped several times in the face during an argument on Wednesday, the AP added. Dukes, a sheriff’s office report said, then went to his mother’s house and was arrested without incident. A third-round Draft pick by the Rays in 2002, Dukes spent parts of 2007-09 in the big leagues, batting .242 with 31 homers in 240 games with the Rays and Nationals. During that time, the volatile slugger encountered numerous problems on and off the field, including past arrests for contempt of court and failing to appear in a case where he owed an ex-wife child support and alimony. The Nationals released Dukes prior to the 2010 season. He then signed with the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League last June. |
| 2011-03-12 | ETSU | Serious-Criminal | Murder | Link | 100 | The murder suspect of a star university basketball player has been released on a $100,000 bail.
Shanterrica Madden, 18, is accused of killing her roommate, Tina Stewart, after she was found with several stab wounds in the apartment they shared in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She had been initially refused bail, but today a judge overturned the original decision. The funeral of the 21-year-old Middle Tennessee State University Lady Raiders basketball player is set for tomorrow. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1365504/Basketball-star-murder-suspect-released-100-000-bail-day-18-year-olds-funeral.html#ixzz1GRBpw7dP |
| 2011-03-11 | Virginia Tech | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Some timely in-house punishment...
Virginia Tech announced late last night in a press release on hokiesports.com that freshman forward Jarrell Eddie is suspended for the remainder of Tech's basketball season and will not be eligible to play again until next season. Eddie was arrested February 15th by Blacksburg police and charged with possession of marijuana. Eddie has played sparingly since his arrest. He sat out the game at Virginia on Feb. 19, then played Feb. 22 at Wake Forest and scored a career-high 17 points. He played 3 minutes and 8 minutes in Tech's following games against Duke and Boston College and did not score in either game. He did not play in Tech's loss at Clemson on Saturday, March 5. Tech head coach Seth Greenberg has been questioned by the media about Eddie's playing status, and responded during the Clemson post-game press conference with, "When you're king, you get choices. It's great to be king. You decide who plays and who doesn't play. If you want to talk about the basketball game - I did not play him. That's my prerogative. I have a prerogative to play whoever I want." In the hokiesports.com press release covering Eddie's suspension, Greenberg said, "Jarell Eddie is a excellent student, a fine young man and a great teammate. He made a mistake in judgment and is paying the price for that mistake." |
| 2011-03-11 | Michigan State | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 16 | Two Michigan State football players were arrested early Thursday morning after an incident at a bar in Aspen, Colo.
According to officials at the Pitkin County Jail, Brian Linthicum was arrested for third-degree assault and eluding police and Max Bullough was charged with minor in possession of alcohol and eluding police. Both players are scheduled to appear in Pitkin County Court on April 19. Michigan State students are on spring break this week. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was not immediately available for comment. Linthicum, 23, will be a senior next season and is expected to be the Spartans' starting tight end. He caught 18 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown in 2010. |
| 2011-03-11 | Michigan State | Small-Time | Under Age Drinking | Link | 10 | Two Michigan State football players were arrested early Thursday morning after an incident at a bar in Aspen, Colo.
According to officials at the Pitkin County Jail, Brian Linthicum was arrested for third-degree assault and eluding police and Max Bullough was charged with minor in possession of alcohol and eluding police. Both players are scheduled to appear in Pitkin County Court on April 19. Michigan State students are on spring break this week. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was not immediately available for comment. Linthicum, 23, will be a senior next season and is expected to be the Spartans’ starting tight end. He caught 18 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown in 2010. |
| 2011-03-11 | Michigan State | Small-Time | Mayhem | Link | 10 | Two Michigan State football players were arrested early Thursday morning after an incident at a bar in Aspen, Colo.
According to officials at the Pitkin County Jail, Brian Linthicum was arrested for third-degree assault and eluding police and Max Bullough was charged with minor in possession of alcohol and eluding police. Both players are scheduled to appear in Pitkin County Court on April 19. Michigan State students are on spring break this week. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was not immediately available for comment. Linthicum, 23, will be a senior next season and is expected to be the Spartans’ starting tight end. He caught 18 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown in 2010. |
| 2011-03-11 | Auburn | Nuisance | Kicked Out of League | Link | 28 |
Kevin C. Cox - Getty ImagesMore photos » Mike McNeil, right, was one of four Auburn football players arrested for armed robbery. The off season arrest wire is not usually our beat around here, but this one's big enough to warrant mention. Four Auburn players were arrested for armed robbery and were subsequently kicked off the team. The four in question: Antonio Goodwin, Mike McNeil, Shaun Kitchens, and Dakota Mosley. Only McNeil played a significant role on the 2010 championship team, but it's still not a good thing to lose three additional reserves when you're facing the highest turnover of starters in the country. Even worse than that of course is, you know, armed robbery. The players are innocent until proven guilty, but they're each being held on $511,000 bond. That's not a dollar value you put on an arrest you're not sure about. |
| 2011-03-11 | Auburn | Serious-Criminal | Armed Robbery | Link | 200 |
Kevin C. Cox - Getty ImagesMore photos » Mike McNeil, right, was one of four Auburn football players arrested for armed robbery. The off season arrest wire is not usually our beat around here, but this one’s big enough to warrant mention. Four Auburn players were arrested for armed robbery and were subsequently kicked off the team. The four in question: Antonio Goodwin, Mike McNeil, Shaun Kitchens, and Dakota Mosley. Only McNeil played a significant role on the 2010 championship team, but it’s still not a good thing to lose three additional reserves when you’re facing the highest turnover of starters in the country. Even worse than that of course is, you know, armed robbery. The players are innocent until proven guilty, but they’re each being held on $511,000 bond. That’s not a dollar value you put on an arrest you’re not sure about. |
| 2011-03-10 | Minnesota | Big-Time | Team Mascot Violence | Link | 20 | Man Named Dokken Assaults Gopher Mascot Named Goldy
By Brian Hickey, Mar 9, 2011 09:45 PM Before the rush to judgment commences, can we all agree that there is zero need for a buck-toothed mascot to obstruct the view of a 60-year-old guy who just wants to spend his Saturday enjoying some men's gymnastics? Cool. Setting: University of Minnesota's Sports Pavilion. Act I: Goldy Gopher sits behind Douglas Dokken. Starts "messing with him." Taps him on the shoulder. Ruffles his hair. Gets ignored. Act II: Agitation persists for several minutes. Dokken turns around and punches Goldy in the face. Goldy freezes. Dokken swings again. Goldy leaves. Witness Barry Colethorpe: "I think it was clearly amusing - it's not something you see every day. It was just two people fighting, but if one of them is dressed up as a 7-foot gopher, then it's pretty amusing." Act III: Goldy tells supervisor and police officer what happened. They arrest Dokken, cite him for disorderly conduct and ban him from sports arenas for one year. Dokken: "It was something I deeply regret. It was a moment of temporarily being upset, and I should have just walked out of there." Ellen Sunshine, another witness: "I know Goldy is all in fun, but he did kind of overstep a little bit." Goldy goes down after weekend fan assault [MN Daily] Minnesota Daily report: Goldy Gopher punched out by fan [Star Tribune] |
| 2011-03-09 | Red Wings | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Former Detroit Red Wings enforcer and assistant coach Joe Kocur, 46, faces a charge of operating while intoxicated after his arrest last month in St. Ignace.
According to court records, Kocur was arrested Feb. 18. He was in St. Ignace for a Red Wings alumni exhibition game against local players at Little Bear East Arena. Kocur is the president of the Wings' alumni association. Kocur was drafted by Detroit in 1983 and played for the Wings in 1984-91. He later came back to Detroit and played in 1996-99, winning two Stanley Cups. He retired from hockey in 2000. |
| 2011-03-07 | Iowa State | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | ISU football player Jacob Lattimer was arrested early Saturday morning near the intersection of Chamberlain Street and Welch Avenue in Ames.
The former JUCO defensive end was charged with one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of interference with official acts. Officers Steve Spoon and Heath Ropp of the Ames Police Department arrested Lattimer in Campustown and later took him to Story County Jail in Nevada, where he was held on $1,300 bond. The department declined to release further information about the arrest, citing ongoing investigation. Lattimer, a 6-foot-2-inch, 240-pound redshirt junior led the Cyclones in sacks last season, his first full year as a starter. On the day of his arrest, the Associated Press reported that Lattimer had been suspended indefinitely. |
| 2011-03-07 | Iowa State | Big-Time | Aggravated Assault | Link | 35 | ISU football player Jacob Lattimer was arrested early Saturday morning near the intersection of Chamberlain Street and Welch Avenue in Ames.
The former JUCO defensive end was charged with one count of assault on a peace officer and one count of interference with official acts. Officers Steve Spoon and Heath Ropp of the Ames Police Department arrested Lattimer in Campustown and later took him to Story County Jail in Nevada, where he was held on $1,300 bond. The department declined to release further information about the arrest, citing ongoing investigation. Lattimer, a 6-foot-2-inch, 240-pound redshirt junior led the Cyclones in sacks last season, his first full year as a starter. On the day of his arrest, the Associated Press reported that Lattimer had been suspended indefinitely. |
| 2011-03-07 | Iowa State | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | ISU football player Ricky Howard was arrested early Saturday morning for operating while intoxicated and transported to Story County Jail.
A former JUCO tight end at Chaffey College in California, Howard didn't register any statistics on the Cyclone football team in the 2010 season. Full name Ricky Dale Howard Jr., the tight end was just 20 years old and turns 21 on April 6. Bond was set for the 6-foot-3 senior's OWI at $1,000. Also arrested early Saturday morning was defensive end Jacob Lattimer, in a Campustown incident involving the assault of a peace officer. Linebacker Matt Tau'fo'ou was also arrested for an OWI on Jan. 31 and was subsequently suspended indefinitely. |
| 2011-03-07 | Kentucky | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | LEXINGTON, Ky. - A former Kentucky basketball player has been arrested and charged with selling marijuana.
Lexington, Ky., police say Rekalin Sims was arrested Friday and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Police say Sims had marijuana shipped from California to a Lexington FedEx Express outlet where it was picked up by another person. That person led police to Sims, 26. It is unclear if Sims has a lawyer. Sims played for the Wildcats during the 2005-06 season after transferring from Salt Lake Community College. The forward transferred to Fresno State the next season, but was removed from the basketball team for violating its code of conduct following a felony robbery charge that was later dismissed. |
| 2011-03-07 | Kentucky | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | LEXINGTON, Ky. - A former Kentucky basketball player has been arrested and charged with selling marijuana.
Lexington, Ky., police say Rekalin Sims was arrested Friday and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Police say Sims had marijuana shipped from California to a Lexington FedEx Express outlet where it was picked up by another person. That person led police to Sims, 26. It is unclear if Sims has a lawyer. Sims played for the Wildcats during the 2005-06 season after transferring from Salt Lake Community College. The forward transferred to Fresno State the next season, but was removed from the basketball team for violating its code of conduct following a felony robbery charge that was later dismissed. |
| 2011-03-06 | Eagles | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police arrested a Philadelphia Eagles football player in downtown Nashville Friday evening.
King Dunlap, 25, was charged with reckless driving and disorderly conduct after he drove his SUV on the sidewalk outside the Bridgestone Arena in the presence of hundreds of SEC Women's Basketball fans. Dunlap, who is a Nashville native, was approached by officers after he parked his SUV near the front doors of the arena around 5:15 p.m. The football player told police he was parked near the entrance of the arena to pick up his father who is confined to a wheelchair. Officers told Nashville's News 2 Dunlap was arrested after he refused to move his vehicle, despite officers offering to assist his father to a nearby area. Family members that were attending the SEC tournament took possession of the SUV and moved it back onto the street. Authorities said the Nashville native did not resist arrest and was cooperative after he was placed in custody. |
| 2011-03-06 | Eagles | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro police arrested a Philadelphia Eagles football player in downtown Nashville Friday evening.
King Dunlap, 25, was charged with reckless driving and disorderly conduct after he drove his SUV on the sidewalk outside the Bridgestone Arena in the presence of hundreds of SEC Women’s Basketball fans. Dunlap, who is a Nashville native, was approached by officers after he parked his SUV near the front doors of the arena around 5:15 p.m. The football player told police he was parked near the entrance of the arena to pick up his father who is confined to a wheelchair. Officers told Nashville’s News 2 Dunlap was arrested after he refused to move his vehicle, despite officers offering to assist his father to a nearby area. Family members that were attending the SEC tournament took possession of the SUV and moved it back onto the street. Authorities said the Nashville native did not resist arrest and was cooperative after he was placed in custody. |
| 2011-03-06 | Raiders | Serious-Criminal | Murder | Link | 100 | A former professional football player who lived in Marina del Rey has been charged with murder for allegedly killing a 31-year-old Lancaster man more than two years ago, authorities announced Friday.
Anthony Wayne Smith, 43, and two other men were charged last month with murdering Maurilio Ponce on Oct. 7, 2008. All three suspects were arrested earlier this week. The other men who were arrested were identified as Charles Eric Honest, 41, of Los Angeles and Dewann Wesley White, 32, of Bloomington. Honest appeared in Lancaster Superior Court on Thursday and his arraignment was put over until March 17, said Deputy District Attorney Michael Blake. Smith and White were scheduled to be arraigned Friday, but it was not immediately known if they had entered pleas. Bail for Smith and Honest was recommended at $1 million each, while White’s was recommended at $1.05 million. The defendants are charged with one count of murder. Prosecutors alleged that Honest also has a prior conviction for voluntary manslaughter in Torrance in 1996. Ponce was beaten and shot several times before his body was dumped near the Antelope Valley poppy fields about 11 miles west of Lancaster, Blake said. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and filed on Feb. 16 as a felony complaint for arrest warrant after investigators presented evidence to Blake. Smith played professional football with the Raiders between 1991 and 1998 and was a defensive end. He was living in Marina Del Rey at the time Ponce was killed. |
| 2011-03-06 | Washington State | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | If we could get somebody in college basketball suspended this week for playing loud music, we’d have the trifecta: sex, drugs and rock ’n roll.
We’re running out of time, but Saturday seems like an appropriate time for some power forward to break out his ax. Washington State guard Klay Thompson is suspended for the UCLA game after his arrest for suspicion of marijuana possession. (AP Photo) First there was BYU’s Brandon Davies, dismissed from the Cougars squad reportedly for having premarital sex with his girlfriend in violation of the school’s honor code. Now we’ve got Washington State’s Klay Thompson forced to miss the Cougars’ huge home game against UCLA because of an arrest on misdemeanor marijuana charges. There’s no real percentage in condemning the use of marijuana. Though it’s generally illegal, so is underage drinking, and that’s probably even more common on college campuses. If the charges against Thompson are true, however, such selfishness is much more damaging to an athletic team than a player hunting shots. Athletes at most universities are drug-tested, and risking a positive test is quite a chance to take at such an important juncture in the season. Teams invited to the NCAA Tournament are ritually drug-tested. Many a player has had to wait hours after a game to be hydrated enough to produce a urine sample. A few who’ve tested positive–reportedly, that’s what took Memphis guard Andre Allen from the 2008 Final Four, though he later denied it–have been removed from competition. This is what Thompson put at risk, according to police, with his behavior Thursday night. Hope it was worth it. |
| 2011-03-06 | Washington State | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | If we could get somebody in college basketball suspended this week for playing loud music, we’d have the trifecta: sex, drugs and rock ’n roll.
We’re running out of time, but Saturday seems like an appropriate time for some power forward to break out his ax. Washington State guard Klay Thompson is suspended for the UCLA game after his arrest for suspicion of marijuana possession. (AP Photo) First there was BYU’s Brandon Davies, dismissed from the Cougars squad reportedly for having premarital sex with his girlfriend in violation of the school’s honor code. Now we’ve got Washington State’s Klay Thompson forced to miss the Cougars’ huge home game against UCLA because of an arrest on misdemeanor marijuana charges. There’s no real percentage in condemning the use of marijuana. Though it’s generally illegal, so is underage drinking, and that’s probably even more common on college campuses. If the charges against Thompson are true, however, such selfishness is much more damaging to an athletic team than a player hunting shots. Athletes at most universities are drug-tested, and risking a positive test is quite a chance to take at such an important juncture in the season. Teams invited to the NCAA Tournament are ritually drug-tested. Many a player has had to wait hours after a game to be hydrated enough to produce a urine sample. A few who’ve tested positive–reportedly, that’s what took Memphis guard Andre Allen from the 2008 Final Four, though he later denied it–have been removed from competition. This is what Thompson put at risk, according to police, with his behavior Thursday night. Hope it was worth it. |
| 2011-03-06 | Washington | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Way to give very tangible legitimacy to the exposé, fellas.
In the 24-plus hours since SI.com/CBS News released the results of an investigation into the number of college football players with criminal backgrounds, reports have surfaced that three college football players have been arrested. The latest to find himself on the wrong side of the law is a member of the Washington football program. According to KIRO-TV, and later confirmed by the Seattle Times, Huskies running back Johri Fogerson was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana. The arrest apparently occurred following a police pursuit. The details of the pursuit aren’t known yet, but according to police radio traffic, a driver fleeing police jumped out of a car near 164th Street in Mill Creek just before midnight and ran. Police found the man and arrested him. The school is aware of the arrest, and released a statement from head coach Steve Sarkisian. "We are aware of an arrest of a member of the UW football team," Sarkisian said. "We are still gathering information and, if and when any action is taken on our part, we will have further comment." |
| 2011-03-06 | Washington | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Way to give very tangible legitimacy to the exposé, fellas.
In the 24-plus hours since SI.com/CBS News released the results of an investigation into the number of college football players with criminal backgrounds, reports have surfaced that three college football players have been arrested. The latest to find himself on the wrong side of the law is a member of the Washington football program. According to KIRO-TV, and later confirmed by the Seattle Times, Huskies running back Johri Fogerson was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and possession of less than 40 grams of marijuana. The arrest apparently occurred following a police pursuit. The details of the pursuit aren’t known yet, but according to police radio traffic, a driver fleeing police jumped out of a car near 164th Street in Mill Creek just before midnight and ran. Police found the man and arrested him. The school is aware of the arrest, and released a statement from head coach Steve Sarkisian. "We are aware of an arrest of a member of the UW football team," Sarkisian said. "We are still gathering information and, if and when any action is taken on our part, we will have further comment." |
| 2011-03-06 | Pittsburgh | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Responding to a report that 22 Pitt football players had engaged in criminal incidents â€" more than any other top-ranked school in 2010 â€" Panthers athletic director Steve Pederson on Wednesday called the total "unacceptable" and promised to "get this fixed."
"Certainly, this was an unusual year because we had so many high-profile incidents in such a short period of time," Pederson said, referring to four incidents in a three-month span last year. The report, based on a six-month investigation by Sports Illustrated and CBS News and posted on SI's website Wednesday, revealed that Pitt's football team had more players involved in criminal behavior than any school in the magazine's 2010 preseason Top 25. Penn State was fourth on the list with 16 players. Penn State officials declined to comment. The report comes four days after Pittsburgh police charged former Panthers offensive lineman Fernando Diaz, 20, with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public drunkenness, underage drinking and obstruction of a public road after an incident early Saturday in Oakland. Diaz left the program last year for personal reasons but wanted to return for spring drills. Pitt coach Todd Graham said he is no longer welcome. |
| 2011-03-06 | Pittsburgh | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Responding to a report that 22 Pitt football players had engaged in criminal incidents â€" more than any other top-ranked school in 2010 â€" Panthers athletic director Steve Pederson on Wednesday called the total "unacceptable" and promised to "get this fixed."
"Certainly, this was an unusual year because we had so many high-profile incidents in such a short period of time," Pederson said, referring to four incidents in a three-month span last year. The report, based on a six-month investigation by Sports Illustrated and CBS News and posted on SI’s website Wednesday, revealed that Pitt’s football team had more players involved in criminal behavior than any school in the magazine’s 2010 preseason Top 25. Penn State was fourth on the list with 16 players. Penn State officials declined to comment. The report comes four days after Pittsburgh police charged former Panthers offensive lineman Fernando Diaz, 20, with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public drunkenness, underage drinking and obstruction of a public road after an incident early Saturday in Oakland. Diaz left the program last year for personal reasons but wanted to return for spring drills. Pitt coach Todd Graham said he is no longer welcome. |
| 2011-03-06 | Pittsburgh | Small-Time | Under Age Drinking | Link | 10 | Responding to a report that 22 Pitt football players had engaged in criminal incidents â€" more than any other top-ranked school in 2010 â€" Panthers athletic director Steve Pederson on Wednesday called the total "unacceptable" and promised to "get this fixed."
"Certainly, this was an unusual year because we had so many high-profile incidents in such a short period of time," Pederson said, referring to four incidents in a three-month span last year. The report, based on a six-month investigation by Sports Illustrated and CBS News and posted on SI’s website Wednesday, revealed that Pitt’s football team had more players involved in criminal behavior than any school in the magazine’s 2010 preseason Top 25. Penn State was fourth on the list with 16 players. Penn State officials declined to comment. The report comes four days after Pittsburgh police charged former Panthers offensive lineman Fernando Diaz, 20, with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public drunkenness, underage drinking and obstruction of a public road after an incident early Saturday in Oakland. Diaz left the program last year for personal reasons but wanted to return for spring drills. Pitt coach Todd Graham said he is no longer welcome. |
| 2011-03-02 | Washington State | Big-Time | Assault Wife/Girlfriend | Link | 40 | PULLMAN – Washington State linebacker Louis Bland was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with assault in a domestic dispute.
Bland, who missed the 2010 season with a knee injury after starting off and on for two seasons, was charged with second-degree assault, which is a class b felony. Bland's status for spring football, which begins Monday, is still to be determined according to a WSU spokesman, though Bland is currently not allowed to take part in team activities as the coaching staff looks into the incident. Police were called to Bland's apartment by the linebacker at around 3 a.m. Saturday. He told officers he was having a dispute with his girlfriend over a cell phone, according to Pullman police spokesman Cmdr. Chris Tennant. After officers were unable to find probable cause for an arrest, both parties were warned and the police left. About 30 minutes later a third party called police and reported a female screaming from the same residence. Officers responded and the female alleged Bland assaulted her by throwing her to the ground, elbowing her in the back, hitting her in the head and choking her, according to Tennant. Officers observed physical evidence to indicate, Tennant said, "at least some of that did happen." Bland countered by alleging the female also assaulted him, which Tennant said also was indicated by evidence. "But it certainly didn't raise to the level," of Bland's alleged actions, Tennant added. Under Washington State law in a domestic violence case, officers are mandated to arrest whomever they consider "the major aggressor," Tennant said. Bland, 21, was arrested and booked into Whitman County Jail. A class b felony can result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a $20,000 fine. |
| 2011-03-02 | Rockets | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 5 | Former Provine and Ole Miss basketball star Justin Reed was arrested in Jackson on Monday for possession of more than a kilogram of marijuana, police said.
Reed was driving a Buick sedan around 1:30 p.m. when he was pulled over by a Jackson police officer near McDowell and McFadden roads in south Jackson, police said. Mario Jointer, the passenger in the vehicle, jumped out with a large bag and ran, police said. Jointer was eventually captured with the bag, which police said was filled with marijuana. Also recovered from the vehicle was $25,794 in cash. Jointer and Reed are charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Both were released from jail today after posting $10,000 bonds, according to the Jackson arrest docket. In September 2007, Reed was arrested by the Hinds County Sheriff's Department in Jackson for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Reed was a standout at Provine before playing at Ole Miss. He was drafted in 2004 by the Boston Celtics in the second round and had stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. |
| 2011-03-02 | Rockets | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Former Provine and Ole Miss basketball star Justin Reed was arrested in Jackson on Monday for possession of more than a kilogram of marijuana, police said.
Reed was driving a Buick sedan around 1:30 p.m. when he was pulled over by a Jackson police officer near McDowell and McFadden roads in south Jackson, police said. Mario Jointer, the passenger in the vehicle, jumped out with a large bag and ran, police said. Jointer was eventually captured with the bag, which police said was filled with marijuana. Also recovered from the vehicle was $25,794 in cash. Jointer and Reed are charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Both were released from jail today after posting $10,000 bonds, according to the Jackson arrest docket. In September 2007, Reed was arrested by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department in Jackson for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Reed was a standout at Provine before playing at Ole Miss. He was drafted in 2004 by the Boston Celtics in the second round and had stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. |
| 2011-03-02 | Rockets | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | Former Provine and Ole Miss basketball star Justin Reed was arrested in Jackson on Monday for possession of more than a kilogram of marijuana, police said.
Reed was driving a Buick sedan around 1:30 p.m. when he was pulled over by a Jackson police officer near McDowell and McFadden roads in south Jackson, police said. Mario Jointer, the passenger in the vehicle, jumped out with a large bag and ran, police said. Jointer was eventually captured with the bag, which police said was filled with marijuana. Also recovered from the vehicle was $25,794 in cash. Jointer and Reed are charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Both were released from jail today after posting $10,000 bonds, according to the Jackson arrest docket. In September 2007, Reed was arrested by the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department in Jackson for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Reed was a standout at Provine before playing at Ole Miss. He was drafted in 2004 by the Boston Celtics in the second round and had stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. |
| 2011-03-01 | Chess | Small-Time | Chess Tournament | Link | 15 | The Nova Roast First Annual Chess Invitational
Week of March 28th! @ The Easy Chair Cafe, Blacksburg, VA A file dollar entry fee gets you in the tournament and a house mug of coffee during play. The top ten finishers receive prizes. |
| 2011-02-26 | Rams | Small-Time | Indecent Exposure | Link | 7 | Luke Driscoll, a St. Louis Rams scout, was reportedly arrested Friday morning in Indianapolis for exposing his genitals to a female police officer.
According to the report, the 33-year-old also urinated on a building downtown. He was charged with public nudity and intoxication. Police said that Driscoll's speech was "very slurred" at the time of the arrest. He has been a Rams scout for 11 years. Driscoll is reportedly back at work and timing players at the Combine on Saturday. The team is investigating the situation. |
| 2011-02-26 | Rams | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Luke Driscoll, a St. Louis Rams scout, was reportedly arrested Friday morning in Indianapolis for exposing his genitals to a female police officer.
According to the report, the 33-year-old also urinated on a building downtown. He was charged with public nudity and intoxication. Police said that Driscoll’s speech was "very slurred" at the time of the arrest. He has been a Rams scout for 11 years. Driscoll is reportedly back at work and timing players at the Combine on Saturday. The team is investigating the situation. |
| 2011-02-26 | Rams | Big-Time | Public Urination | Link | 9 | Luke Driscoll, a St. Louis Rams scout, was reportedly arrested Friday morning in Indianapolis for exposing his genitals to a female police officer.
According to the report, the 33-year-old also urinated on a building downtown. He was charged with public nudity and intoxication. Police said that Driscoll’s speech was "very slurred" at the time of the arrest. He has been a Rams scout for 11 years. Driscoll is reportedly back at work and timing players at the Combine on Saturday. The team is investigating the situation. |
| 2011-02-25 | Virginia Tech | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | VT Football: LB Lyndell Gibson arrested, punishment uncertain ...
Here’s the short story I’ve just filed for tomorrow’s print edition of The Pilot ... BLACKSBURG Virginia Tech athletics director Jim Weaver on Friday briefly addressed the recent arrest of Hokies linebacker Lyndell Gibson for driving while intoxicated. "We are handling this matter internally," Weaver said in a school-issued statement. "As mandated through University Policy 1035, I am currently conducting a review process." That was the entirety of the school’s response. The policy he referenced essentially states that any Tech athlete charged with and/or convicted of a misdemeanor will be investigated and sanctioned accordingly by the athletic director. Punishments range from a warning to suspension to removal from the team. Gibson, a third-year sophomore and Salem High graduate who started every game except the Orange Bowl last season, was arrested and charged with DWI on Feb. 5 in Montgomery County. He has an April 27 court date. This was Gibson’s third arrest in his three years on Tech’s team, which could signal a stiff punishment. The school policy Weaver referenced indicates that factors to be considered in determining sanctions include prior behavior and whether alcohol and/or drugs were involved. During Gibson’s redshirt season at Tech, in October of 2008, he was charged in Virginia Beach with misdemeanor unlawful purchase or possession of alcohol and received 12 months of probation. Then in March of 2009, Gibson and three of his freshmen teammates were arrested for stealing two bicycles from two female Tech students. They were initially charged with felony grand larceny for the theft of one bike, misdemeanor petit larceny for stealing the other and two counts of misdemeanor intentional property damage for breaking the bikes’ locks. Gibson and his teammates were convicted on reduced charges of "interfering with property rights." Gibson was punished by sitting out all but the final three days of spring practice in 2009. |
| 2011-02-25 | Oklahoma | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | NORMAN, Okla. – Oklahoma defensive tackle Stacy McGee was arrested on a marijuana possession citation and released over the weekend.
According to a Norman police log, McGee was cited with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia Sunday evening on East Lindsey Street in Norman. McGee played in all 14 of the Sooners' games last season and started 11 times. He had 26 tackles. He is the third Oklahoma starter arrested by Norman police in a month. Receiver Kenny Stills was arrested on a complaint of driving under the influence and safety Tony Jefferson was booked on a complaint of interfering with official process last month. |
| 2011-02-24 | Mississippi | Big-Time | Selling Soft Drugs | Link | 13 | Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora said today that he wasn’t ready to comment or make a decision on running back Tory Harrison’s status with the team.
"I need more details on what’s going on so it’s too early to make a comment," Fedora said. "Once I find out some of details, I’ll make a statement on it." Harrison was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana over 1 ounce with intent to distribute. Harrison, of Leesburg, Fla., primarily served as starter Damion Fletcher’s backup on the USM football team. Hattiesburg Police Department spokeswoman LaShana Sorrell said Harrison was in possession of five pounds of marijuana at the time of his arrest. |
| 2011-02-24 | Mississippi | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 | Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora said today that he wasn't ready to comment or make a decision on running back Tory Harrison's status with the team.
"I need more details on what’s going on so it's too early to make a comment," Fedora said. "Once I find out some of details, I’ll make a statement on it." Harrison was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of marijuana over 1 ounce with intent to distribute. Harrison, of Leesburg, Fla., primarily served as starter Damion Fletcher's backup on the USM football team. Hattiesburg Police Department spokeswoman LaShana Sorrell said Harrison was in possession of five pounds of marijuana at the time of his arrest. |
| 2011-02-24 | Texas | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Texas Basketball's Alexis Wangmene Suspended Indefinitely For DWI Arrest
Texas basketball's second slip of 2011 may prove to be more damaging than their first, a 70-67 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln last week. Texas reserve forward Alexis Wangmene was arrested in Austin this past Sunday for driving while intoxicated. It isn't clear why the news is just now being announced, but it will definitely create a negative distraction for Rick Barnes' team as they prepare for the postseason. According to the arrest affidavit, Wangmene was stopped by a Texas Department of Public Safety officer at 4:30 a.m. |
| 2011-02-24 | Texas | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Texas Basketball’s Alexis Wangmene Suspended Indefinitely For DWI Arrest
Texas basketball’s second slip of 2011 may prove to be more damaging than their first, a 70-67 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln last week. Texas reserve forward Alexis Wangmene was arrested in Austin this past Sunday for driving while intoxicated. It isn’t clear why the news is just now being announced, but it will definitely create a negative distraction for Rick Barnes’ team as they prepare for the postseason. According to the arrest affidavit, Wangmene was stopped by a Texas Department of Public Safety officer at 4:30 a.m. |
| 2011-02-21 | Utah | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 | Nai Fotu, Utah Linebacker, Suspended After DUI Arrest
By Graham Watson College Football Writer Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that senior linebacker Nai Fotu has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. According to the The Salt Lake Tribune, Fotu was arrested Sunday on the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Fotu was stopped around 2 a.m. MT and booked into the Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of DUI and an open container in the vehicle. He also was speeding and failed to present a valid driver's license. This isn't Fotu's first run-in with the law. He already had a warrant from the Provo City Justice Court for failure to appear, giving false personal information to police, possessing alcohol or a controlled substance as a minor and public urination all stemming from an incident on March 20, 2009. Fotu was a starter heading into last spring but suffered a knee injury during spring football and missed the 2010 season. In 2009, Fotu played in 13 games -- one start -- and had 23 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. |
| 2011-02-21 | Utah | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Nai Fotu, Utah Linebacker, Suspended After DUI Arrest
By Graham Watson College Football Writer Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that senior linebacker Nai Fotu has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. According to the The Salt Lake Tribune, Fotu was arrested Sunday on the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Fotu was stopped around 2 a.m. MT and booked into the Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of DUI and an open container in the vehicle. He also was speeding and failed to present a valid driver’s license. This isn’t Fotu’s first run-in with the law. He already had a warrant from the Provo City Justice Court for failure to appear, giving false personal information to police, possessing alcohol or a controlled substance as a minor and public urination all stemming from an incident on March 20, 2009. Fotu was a starter heading into last spring but suffered a knee injury during spring football and missed the 2010 season. In 2009, Fotu played in 13 games -- one start -- and had 23 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. |
| 2011-02-21 | Utah | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 15 | Nai Fotu, Utah Linebacker, Suspended After DUI Arrest
By Graham Watson College Football Writer Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that senior linebacker Nai Fotu has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. According to the The Salt Lake Tribune, Fotu was arrested Sunday on the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Fotu was stopped around 2 a.m. MT and booked into the Salt Lake County jail on suspicion of DUI and an open container in the vehicle. He also was speeding and failed to present a valid driver’s license. This isn’t Fotu’s first run-in with the law. He already had a warrant from the Provo City Justice Court for failure to appear, giving false personal information to police, possessing alcohol or a controlled substance as a minor and public urination all stemming from an incident on March 20, 2009. Fotu was a starter heading into last spring but suffered a knee injury during spring football and missed the 2010 season. In 2009, Fotu played in 13 games -- one start -- and had 23 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. |
| 2011-02-21 | Hornets | Small-Time | Drinking and Driving | Link | 12 | Jarrett Jack, New Orleans backup point guard, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with DUI, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Police said he was also arrested for speeding and failing to "maintain his lane." According to Snellville Police Chief Roy Whitehead, an officer stopped the vehicle and "smelled an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the driver." Jack, 27, who has an Atlanta address, was stopped in a black Mercedes-Benz shortly after 4 a.m. for speeding on U.S. 78 westbound near McGee Road, Snellville police said. He was driving 66 in a 45 mph zone, police said. Because the police department's Intoxilyzer was not working, Jack was given the test at the Gwinnett County Jail, according to Whitehead. Whitehead said that Jack registered a .079 at 5:38 a.m., an hour and a half after the traffic stop. "In general, alcohol dissipates from the system at approximately .02 grams per hour," Whitehead wrote in an email. "Therefore, he would have been over the limit of .08 at the time of the driving infraction." Jack was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Denver Nuggets. He currently averaged 7.6 points and 2.8 assists per game with the Hornets. |
| 2011-02-21 | Hornets | Small-Time | Moving Violations | Link | 10 | Jarrett Jack, New Orleans backup point guard, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with DUI, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Police said he was also arrested for speeding and failing to "maintain his lane." According to Snellville Police Chief Roy Whitehead, an officer stopped the vehicle and "smelled an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the driver." Jack, 27, who has an Atlanta address, was stopped in a black Mercedes-Benz shortly after 4 a.m. for speeding on U.S. 78 westbound near McGee Road, Snellville police said. He was driving 66 in a 45 mph zone, police said. Because the police department’s Intoxilyzer was not working, Jack was given the test at the Gwinnett County Jail, according to Whitehead. Whitehead said that Jack registered a .079 at 5:38 a.m., an hour and a half after the traffic stop. "In general, alcohol dissipates from the system at approximately .02 grams per hour," Whitehead wrote in an email. "Therefore, he would have been over the limit of .08 at the time of the driving infraction." Jack was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2005 draft by the Denver Nuggets. He currently averaged 7.6 points and 2.8 assists per game with the Hornets. |
| 2011-02-21 | Cowboys | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | This is admittadly a week bust, but it was Dallas so I feel good about it.
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was detained by LAPD officers in front of a Beverly Hills hotel this morning for allegedly "disturbing the peace" ... TMZ has learned. |
| 2011-02-20 | Virginia Tech | Nuisance | Suspensions | Link | 2 |
Note the court date... Virginia Tech freshman Jarell Eddie faces marijuana charge By Mark Giannotto Virginia Tech freshman Jarell Eddie was charged last Tuesday for possession of marijuana, according to Montgomery County (Va.) General District Court online records. He did not play in the Hokies' 61-54 loss at Virginia on Saturday, and is due to appear in court for an 8:30 a.m. hearing on April 21. The misdemeanor charge -- which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days in prison and a $500 fine for a first offense in Virginia -- came on the same day as the Hokies' 91-83 win over Maryland. That night, Eddie, a 6-7, 209-pound wing played seven minutes and scored just one point, but his effort was singled out for praise by Coach Seth Greenberg. |
| 2011-02-20 | Virginia Tech | Small-Time | Using Soft Drugs | Link | 8 |
Note the court date... Virginia Tech freshman Jarell Eddie faces marijuana charge By Mark Giannotto Virginia Tech freshman Jarell Eddie was charged last Tuesday for possession of marijuana, according to Montgomery County (Va.) General District Court online records. He did not play in the Hokies’ 61-54 loss at Virginia on Saturday, and is due to appear in court for an 8:30 a.m. hearing on April 21. The misdemeanor charge -- which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days in prison and a $500 fine for a first offense in Virginia -- came on the same day as the Hokies’ 91-83 win over Maryland. That night, Eddie, a 6-7, 209-pound wing played seven minutes and scored just one point, but his effort was singled out for praise by Coach Seth Greenberg. |
| 2011-02-19 | Chargers | Small-Time | Taser Usage | Link | 11 | Report: Chargers WR Naanee arrested
NewsCore Updated Feb 15, 2011 1:40 AM ET San Diego Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest in Indianapolis, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday. The incident occurred about 3:20am local time Saturday after Naanee came across an active crime scene and refused to leave. According to police, when they told Naanee to take an alternate route, he asked the officer why he was being "such an [expletive]." Police said they arrested Naanee -- who had a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on or about his breath or person" -- after repeatedly asking him to leave, and that the 27-year-old resisted when an officer attempted to handcuff him. Police used pepper spray, and Naanee still resisted. As he was eventually being taken to the police car, Naanee said, "Don't you know who I am? I am an NFL player and I'm going to sue your *ss," according to an officer. "We're disappointed to hear about the issue involving Legedu," the Chargers said in a statement. "We'll monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course." Naanee, who is expected to be a free agent once the NFL labor issues are sorted out, has 63 receptions for 746 yards and three touchdowns in his career. |
| 2011-02-19 | Chargers | Small-Time | Drunk and Disorderly | Link | 9 | Report: Chargers WR Naanee arrested
NewsCore Updated Feb 15, 2011 1:40 AM ET San Diego Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest in Indianapolis, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday. The incident occurred about 3:20am local time Saturday after Naanee came across an active crime scene and refused to leave. According to police, when they told Naanee to take an alternate route, he asked the officer why he was being "such an [expletive]." Police said they arrested Naanee -- who had a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on or about his breath or person" -- after repeatedly asking him to leave, and that the 27-year-old resisted when an officer attempted to handcuff him. Police used pepper spray, and Naanee still resisted. As he was eventually being taken to the police car, Naanee said, "Don’t you know who I am? I am an NFL player and I’m going to sue your *ss," according to an officer. "We’re disappointed to hear about the issue involving Legedu," the Chargers said in a statement. "We’ll monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course." Naanee, who is expected to be a free agent once the NFL labor issues are sorted out, has 63 receptions for 746 yards and three touchdowns in his career. |
| 2011-02-19 | Chargers | Small-Time | Resisting Arrest | Link | 8 | Report: Chargers WR Naanee arrested
NewsCore Updated Feb 15, 2011 1:40 AM ET San Diego Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest in Indianapolis, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday. The incident occurred about 3:20am local time Saturday after Naanee came across an active crime scene and refused to leave. According to police, when they told Naanee to take an alternate route, he asked the officer why he was being "such an [expletive]." Police said they arrested Naanee -- who had a "strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on or about his breath or person" -- after repeatedly asking him to leave, and that the 27-year-old resisted when an officer attempted to handcuff him. Police used pepper spray, and Naanee still resisted. As he was eventually being taken to the police car, Naanee said, "Don’t you know who I am? I am an NFL player and I’m going to sue your *ss," according to an officer. "We’re disappointed to hear about the issue involving Legedu," the Chargers said in a statement. "We’ll monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course." Naanee, who is expected to be a free agent once the NFL labor issues are sorted out, has 63 receptions for 746 yards and three touchdowns in his career. |
| 2011-02-18 | Rams | Serious-Criminal | Kidnapping | Link | 40 | The Other Felonies is for the Kidnapping. I'll ad Kidnapping in the Serious Crime category.
GALVESTON, Texas – Former St. Louis Rams guard Claude Terrell (teh-REHL') has been charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault and burglary charges in connection with an alleged Valentine's Day attack in Texas. Terrell is being held at the Galveston County Jail on $600,000 bond. Electronic jail records do not list a lawyer for Terrell, who was arrested Monday night in Houston. Police say a woman was attacked over the course of several hours Monday at her home in Texas City. Capt. Brian Goetsch |