Lions WR Jameson Williams, already under PED suspension, involved in police probe on how he avoided gun arrest

Jameson Williams has had an eventful first three seasons with the Lions. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has a lot on his plate, apparently.

Last year, he was suspended six games for violations of the NFL’s gambling policy. Last week, he was suspended two games for a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. And now, it’s been reported that he has an entirely different pending legal matter.

The 23-year-old speedster is the central figure in an internal affairs investigation by the Detroit Police Department over how he went from facing an arrest on a gun charge to being free to go, according to 7 News Detroit’s Ross Jones.

The Lions responded to the reported situation with a statement:

“Jameson made us aware immediately that he was a passenger in a routine traffic stop on October 8th. We discussed the incident with him and have kept the league informed of what we know. We understand he was released without incident or citation. It is now our understanding that the Detroit Police Department is revisiting the matter. Jameson has hired an attorney, and we will not be commenting further out of respect for the legal process.”

Jameson Williams was facing an arrest. Then a police sergeant, and Lions fan, arrived

The near arrest reportedly occurred on Oct. 8, weeks before the PED suspension, when Williams and his brother were pulled over after midnight and told officers they had two handguns in the car. While the guns were properly registered and Williams’ brother had a concealed pistol license (CPL), Williams did not have the latter and was facing a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle.

As this was all going down, bodycams show Williams repeatedly informed the officer what he does for a living, saying at one point “I play for the Lions, bro. I’m Jameson Williams.” That didn’t prevent him from being handcuffed and placed in a squad car.

However, Williams reportedly wasn’t taken to jail….

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 22:50:32

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