Arrests
Vols linebacker off team after arrest, comments about police
Oct. 04, 2019 05:04 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jeremy Banks has been dismissed from the Tennessee football team after video showed him cursing and saying "where I'm from, we shoot at cops"...
Ex-NFL player, doctor are arrested in Georgia opioid case
By Jeff Martin Sep. 11, 2019 02:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A former NFL football player and a Georgia doctor face charges of illegally distributing prescription drugs, including opioids.
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Police arrest 2 after drone flown over Michigan Stadium
Sep. 05, 2019 03:08 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Two people have been arrested for flying a drone over Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor during the Wolverine's football season opener against...
Tennessee suspends cornerback after domestic assault charge
By Steve Megargee Aug. 26, 2019 09:39 AM EDT
East Carolina suspends 2 players from team after arrests
Aug. 25, 2019 03:58 PM EDT
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car.
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Teen driver charged in deaths of Auburn broadcaster, wife
Jul. 01, 2019 07:33 PM EDT
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Police have charged a 16-year-old with two counts of manslaughter in the car crash that killed Auburn broadcaster Rod Bramblett and his wife.
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TCU RB Sewo Olonilua arrested on drug possession charges
May. 16, 2019 04:28 PM EDT
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — TCU running back Sewo Olonilua, who set a school bowl record with 194 yards rushing in a victory over California last season, has been...
Florida's Edwards arrested on misdemeanor battery charge
May. 07, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive back Brian Edwards has been released from the Alachua County Jail after being arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge.
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Former Alabama, Jets receiver Ardarius Stewart arrested
Apr. 11, 2019 03:47 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama and NFL receiver Ardarius Stewart has been arrested and charged with carrying a pistol without a license.
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Tennessee suspends DB Kenneth George Jr. after arrest
Mar. 26, 2019 07:21 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has suspended defensive back Kenneth George Jr. indefinitely after police said he punched an officer on the side of the head last...
Georgia's Simmons, Stevenson arrested following bar fight
Mar. 25, 2019 12:57 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia senior wide receiver Tyler Simmons and freshman defensive back Tyrique Stevenson are facing misdemeanor charges following a bar fight.
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Ex-officer charged in arrest of former football player
By Kate Brumback Mar. 15, 2019 10:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A former suburban-Atlanta police officer who was fired last year after an internal investigation found he used unnecessary force during the arrest of...
UMaine football star arrested on domestic violence charge
Feb. 07, 2019 03:56 PM EST
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Police say a standout football player at the University of Maine has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault.
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Lawyers: $6.5 million to settle false arrest claim
Jan. 31, 2019 05:50 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lawyers say a $6.5 million settlement has been reached with the widow of a former Ohio State football star who says police used excessive force...