On Thursday evening, former Alabama and current New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was arrested at LaGuardia Airport on a charge of criminal possession of a gun.
According to the office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Williams qas ordered to appear in court on March 25.
Williams’ attorney Alex Spiro made a statement that was posted on Twitter that said:
“There was allegedly a technical issue with the manner in which the lawfully owned firearm was stored — and we expect the matter to be resolved shortly,”
Statement from Quinnen Williams's attorney, Alex Spiro:
Mr. Williams respects and follows the law. There was allegedly a technical issue with the manner in which the lawfully owned firearm was stored – and we expect the matter to be resolved shortly.
— Nicole Lynn (@AgentNicoleLynn) March 6, 2020
The Jets also made a statement that read, “We have been in contact with Quinnen Williams and are fully aware of the situation. We will have no additional comment as this is a pending legal matter.”
According to reports, Williams has a Alabama gun permit for the Glock 19 pistol, but does not have a gun permit in New York. The gun was in Williams’ carry-on bag and was not loaded.
Williams, who was the 3rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft recorded 31 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery in 13 games with the Jets.
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