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Browns DT Malik McDowell arrested on aggravated battery in Florida

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and other charges in Florida.

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested on Monday on suspicion of two felonies – aggravated battery on an officer and resisting an officer with violence – and the misdemeanor crime of public exposure, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, who first reported the story.

McDowell is no stranger to the criminal justice system, having had numerous run-ins with law enforcement in the past.

Cleveland.com was able to obtain a police report of the latest incident, which was alleged to have occurred in Deerfield Park, FL. Per the report:

A Broward County Sherriff’s officer responded to a report of a naked male walking near a school on Monday afternoon. When the officer arrived, he observed McDowell sitting on a curb. The report states McDowell charged at the officer at full speed with a closed fist and the officer was unable to avoid the attack or use non-lethal or de-escalation tactics.

The officer wrote in the report he was dazed by punches which he described as being “swung with extreme aggression.”

Following the altercation, the report states McDowell fled and was tasered after a brief pursuit on foot and handcuffed.

The Brows have already issued a statement acknowledging the team’s awareness of the ongoing situation and are attempting to gather more information.

McDowell was originally selected by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft out of Michigan State but never played a snap for Seattle. The defensive tackle sustained a head injury in an ATV accident the summer before his rookie season and was eventually released in 2019.

He was signed to a one-year deal with Cleveland in 2021 and logged 30 tackles, three sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed in 15 games played for the Browns this season.

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Deonte Harris appealing 3-game suspension following offseason DUI

Deonte Harris appealing 3-game suspension following offseason DUI

Well the hits start coming and they don’t stop coming. The New Orleans Saints could be without their best wide receiver if his appeal for a three-game suspension from the NFL is unsuccessful. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Deonte Harris is in the process of appealing a suspension that would sideline him for three games, following the closure of his offseason DUI charge which resulted in a year of probation.

Harris leads the team in receiving yards (427) and has been their most consistent threat in the passing game, as well as their biggest weapon in returning punts and kickoffs. Losing him for any length of time is going to be a challenge to overcome given the state of the receiving corps.

But it’s something the Saints have planned for by signing slot receiver Malcolm Perry to the practice squad and trying out a group of free agents a few weeks ago. Everyone knew a suspension was coming following Harris’ offseason arrest. Now that the legal process has wrapped up, the NFL can move forwards with its own discipline.

Depending on how long the appeals process takes to unfold given the long holiday weekend, Harris could play next week against the Dallas Cowboys before being sidelined. But there’s little chance this suspension gets overturned given his cooperation in court. He’ll most likely end up serving the three-game suspension sooner or later — the only question is when, and how badly his absence hurts the team.

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Felony charge against Marshon Lattimore dropped, Pro Bowl CB sentenced to probation

Felony charge against Marshon Lattimore dropped, Pro Bowl CB sentenced to probation, via @MaddyHudak_94:

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore had his felony charge of possession of a stolen gun dropped, per Amy Dash of League of Justice. Per Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts, Lattimore pled not guilty to possession of a stolen weapon and entered a guilty plea for the lower misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed weapon per Section 2923.12 (B)(1) of Ohio State Code. In exchange for the lesser charge plea, prosecutors struck a deal with Lattimore that ordered him sentenced to probation for one year.

When Lattimore was first arrested back in late March of 2021, he was charged with receiving stolen property – a fourth-degree felony – and failure to notify officers of a weapon in his possession. He does have a valid concealed carry license, per records. Ohio law states that under the charge of receiving stolen property, one cannot receive, retain or hold, or dispose of property of another knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that the property was obtained through theft.

As the weapon was found to be stolen in 2018, there was no evidence Lattimore knew, or should have reasonably known, which is the standard for civil cases in example for negligence, that he was in possession of a stolen gun. At the time, his attorney publicly said this was a misunderstanding.

Failure to notify is a first-degree misdemeanor in Ohio that carries a max possible 180-day jail sentence and $1k fine. In his plea deal, the sentence is suspended if he pays the necessary fine and complies with his probation terms. The stolen property charge, however, was a fourth-degree felony with a max possible 18-month prison sentence, a minimum stay of 6 months per Ohio law, and a fine up to $5,000.

At the time of his arrest, I speculated Lattimore may plead guilty to the lesser misdemeanor; often individuals plead guilty to the lower offense in exchange for dropped greater charges. And it’s important to remember a plea deal doesn’t make him guilty of the felony charge here. From the beginning, this genuinely read like a misunderstanding with no reasonable ability to prove Lattimore’s knowledge of a gun stolen more than two years prior.

In Ohio, there are no requirements for individuals to trace and confirm previous ownership in compliance with a lawful gun purchase through a private sale or store. Moreover, Lattimore immediately told officers he had a gun on his person when asked, and that he indeed had a valid concealed carry license. That burden to notify, however, is on the individual; released video shows little time if any for Lattimore to pre-inform officers before asked.

Now that the conviction is simply a misdemeanor, an ultimately harmless one at that, Lattimore is unlikely to face NFL disciplinary action. A suspension would not be in line with the previous handling of gun-related charges, which Lattimore aided with his compliance and calmness displayed in the body cam video. Any suspension or fine from the NFL head office would break precedent from how they’ve handled these situations before.

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Deonte Harris sentenced to 1-year probation; Saints WR facing 3-game suspension

Deonte Harris sentenced to 1-year probation; Saints WR facing 3-game suspension

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So this could be a problem. Deonte Harris was sentenced to a year of probation following an offseason arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, per Amie Just of the Times-Picayune | Advocate. Now that his case has been closed, the NFL will be able to issue him a potential suspension.

The new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and its players introduced in 2020 extended first-time suspensions for DUI arrests to three games rather than two, which was the previous standard. The league typically waits until a case is closed to hand down a suspension which explains why no suspension has been announced for Harris yet. We’re going to have to wait and see.

It couldn’t come at a worse time for the Saints, who have seen Harris climb the depth chart to become their most dynamic receiver. He leads the team with 46.1 receiving yards per game while also ranking first in the NFL with 27.6 yards per kickoff return (and second in punt return yards at 15.6 a pop, though opposing teams have only given him 7 returnable tries).

This follows news that Michael Thomas will not play in 2021 after a setback from ankle surgery, and a loss to the Atlanta Falcons in which the Saints’ receiving corps dropped between 3 and 7 passes, depending on which stats service you prefer. They need Harris in the worst way, but his decision to drink and drive this offseason, putting himself and others at risk — and the subsequent arrest — are hurting them.

At this point we don’t know when Harris will be suspended. Here’s how the rest of the Saints’ schedule shakes out:

  • Week 10 at Tennessee Titans
  • Week 11 at Philadelphia Eagles
  • Week 12 vs. Buffalo Bills
  • Week 13 vs. Dallas cowboys
  • Week 14 at New York Jets
  • Week 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Week 16 vs. Miami Dolphins
  • Week 17 vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Week 18 at Atlanta Falcons

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Report: Wisconsin starting OL was arrested for OWI last month

Report: A Wisconsin starting OL was arrested for OWI last month

Wisconsin starting offensive lineman Josh Seltzner was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last month, according to a report from Colten Bartholomew of the Wisconsin State Journal last night.

The report states “Seltzner was stopped by UW-Madison police Oct. 17 and registered a blood-alcohol content between 0.08% and 0.15% according to Dane County circuit court documents. The case was filed in circuit court Oct. 20 and Seltzner’s initial court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 10. It was Seltzner’s first OWI offense, according to court records.”

Seltzner, Wisconsin’s starting left guard for most of this season, last played against Purdue October 23. He is now listed as questionable for Wisconsin’s contest against Rutgers. Head coach Paul Chryst said on Thursday it was “too early” to tell whether he would play Saturday.

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Florida men jailed after illegal lobster stash found on boat

Three commercial fishermen were arrested Saturday after authorities in the Florida Keys discovered more than 100 undersized lobster tails stashed in their vessel.

Three commercial fishermen were arrested Saturday after authorities in the Florida Keys discovered more than 100 undersized lobster tails stashed aboard their vessel.

The bust occurred as the men began to offload their catch to a buyer, who also was cited.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated Tuesday that a search of the vessel ensued after officers spotted eight undersize lobsters during the offloading process.

Below deck, in a five-gallon bucket, were 129 wrung spiny Florida lobster tails, including 127 from undersize lobsters.

The buyer, on land, was found in possession of four undersize mangrove snapper and two live Queen Conch.

WSVN News identified the fishermen as Elmis Ruiz Recano, Blas Ismar Santos Pompa and Amaury Abreu Gonzalez.

They were jailed and charged with misdemeanor counts of possessing wrung spiny Florida lobster tails on the water, and possession of undersized lobster. Additionally, each was charged with a felony count of possession of 100-plus undersized spiny Florida lobster.

Florida traffic stop uncovers poached lobsters, drugs, and cash

Police in the Florida Keys arrested two men this week after discovering large amounts of cash, drugs, and illegally harvested lobsters in their vehicle.

Police in Florida arrested two men this week after discovering large amounts of cash, marijuana, and illegally harvested lobsters in their vehicle.

Miami residents Lazaro Rolando Martinez and Edward Franklin Mora, both 27, were jailed Sunday night after a Florida Keys traffic stop led to the unusual discovery.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Martinez was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, possession of Alprazolam without a prescription, possession of 38.5 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia and THC oil.

Martinez also was cited for possession of 23 undersized lobsters and 31 lobsters over the daily bag limit. A total of 37 lobsters were discovered in buckets in the back of the truck.

Mora was charged for possession of 114.8 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and THC oil.

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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office described the bust in a news release:

“The case began at approximately 11:30 p.m. when Deputy Jorge Moreno stopped a northbound black Ford F-150 pickup truck on U.S. 1 at Mile Marker 86 after 911 Communications Specialists informed him the truck came back as not being registered and the tag that was attached as not being assigned to the truck. The truck was emitting a strong odor of marijuana.

“The driver, Martinez, handed another Deputy a mason jar of marijuana as well as THC oil vape pen. The front passenger, Mora, also produced a mason jar with marijuana. A search ensued and $3,590 in cash was found in Martinez’s possession. Additional marijuana and baggies were found inside the truck which Martinez and Mora each claimed ownership.”

Only six of the 37 lobsters were still alive. All 37 were “returned to the water.”

Saints bracing for Deonte Harris suspension following DUI arrest

The New Orleans Saints could start the season without another receiver if Deonte Harris is suspended following a recent DUI arrest:

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The hits just keep coming. NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill first reported that All-Pro Saints return specialist Deonte Harris was arrested earlier in July for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The Athletic’s Larry Holder and ESPN’s Mike Triplett confirmed this, citing Maryland court records that clocked him driving 77 miles per hour in a 55-miles per hour zone overnight on July 16. The case remains open.

It’s a tough blow. Harris was expected to take on a bigger role with the New Orleans offense this year even before news of Michael Thomas’ prolonged absence came to light. Of the five wide receivers to draw 25-plus targets last year, only two (Tre’Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway, who combined for 77 targets) remain following Emmanuel Sanders’ release back in March.

While no suspension for Harris has been handed down from the league office just yet, his teammate P.J. Williams served a two-game suspension a few years ago for his own DUI incident, though it fell underneath Louisiana laws, not Maryland’s. That precedent suggests Harris could be unavailable for Week 1’s home opener with the Green Bay Packers and Week 2’s road trip against the Carolina Panthers.

The good news is that Callaway should be well-suited to fill in for Harris on special teams. He stepped into the returner role when Harris missed a couple of games with injury in 2020, averaging 11.1 yards per punt return (Harris had 12.2) and 23.5 yards per kickoff return (Harris had 27.5). There are fewer options to replace his game-breaking speed on offense, but former Tulane speedster Jalen McCleskey is a candidate.

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Updated details on former Seahawk Richard Sherman’s arrest

Additional details on the arrest of former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman on burglary domestic violence.

The NFL world received deeply upsetting news on Wednesday morning concerning one of the biggest stars in the game. Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers cornerback, Richard Sherman, was arrested in the early hours of July 14.

The initial report indicated Sherman was arrested for the crime of burglary domestic violence, which naturally led fans around the country to assume the worst – especially considering the recent history of NFL players finding themselves in legal jeopardy for such a crime.

However, more details began to emerge once the City of Redmond’s Police Department held a press briefing. According to Police Chief Darrell Lowe, Richard Sherman was arrested after trying to break into his inlaws’ home.

Under Washington State law, a crime committed against a family member – by blood or marriage – can qualify as domestic violence.

Redmond police found Sherman outside the residence at 1:49 am where he was initially cooperative until they informed him he would be taken into custody. Sherman then resisted arrest and was eventually subdued by a K9 unit during which he suffered minor injuries to his left leg. After being taken to the hospital, Sherman was then booked into the King County Correctional Facility around 6:00 am.

It is of the utmost importance to clarify that Sherman did not harm any family members. His wife Ashley Moss gave the Seattle Times the following statement:

At this time we’re going to make no statements, except he didn’t harm anybody. My kids were not harmed in the incident. He’s a good person and this is not his character. We’re doing all right, just trying to get him out. I want people to know no one was injured.

Unfortunately, the legal issues don’t appear to be limited to just burglary domestic violence. The Washington State Patrol is also investigating Sherman for a hit-and-run, a single-car collision, and obtained a warrant to test his blood for driving under the influence.

The City of Redmond was alerted at 11:26 pm that Sherman was possibly headed that direction. KIRO Radio obtained audio of his wife Ashley’s 911 call, where she described Sherman as belligerently drunk, threatening to kill himself, and getting physical with family members. During the call, Ashley was begging her husband to not leave in a car.

Around 1:00 am, the Washington State Patrol responded to a single-car crash at a construction site. The car was damaged from colliding into a concrete barrier, then was abandoned less than a mile from the crash site. When the WSP checked the plates, they found the car belonged to Sherman.

Miraculously, no one was injured in this incident.

Now Sherman sits behind bars, waiting to be seen by a judge at King County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon. Since the crime involves domestic violence, Sherman cannot post bail until he is seen before a judge.

Although the Redmond Police Department and Washington State Patrol have given much clarity to an ugly situation, this story will most assuredly continue to develop.

It should be noted that earlier in 2021, Sherman had an extreme risk protection order against him by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Such an order would prevent Sherman from legally obtaining firearms. The reasons behind this order are currently sealed.

Seahawks Wire will continue to update this story.

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Texas suspends incoming freshman WR Keithron Lee following arrest

According to reports, Texas has suspended incoming freshman wide receiver Keithron Lee following his arrest on Sunday.

It’s been quite the day of news regarding Texas’ wide receiver room.

Reports surfaced late Monday evening that one of Texas’ 2021 signees was arrested over the weekend. On top of that, slot receiver Jake Smith entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Three-star wide receiver Keithron Lee was arrested on assault of a family member charges on Sunday in Bryan, Texas. His bond was set at $5,000 and he has since been released.

First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian has now suspended Lee from all team activities for the foreseeable future.

“We’re aware of the situation with Keithron Lee,” Sarkisian said. “We have talked with his family and he has been suspended from all team activities at this time as we continue to monitor the legal process.”

Lee was rated the No. 77 wide receiver in the country for the 2021 recruiting class. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound playmaker was expected to provide depth in the slot role for the Longhorns.