D'Onta Foreman arrested for weapon, marijuana possession

[thabear04]

Glad the chiefs pass up on him.

Texans rookie running back D'Onta Foreman was arrested for unlawful carrying of weapons and possession of marijuana on Sunday, according to the University of Texas Police Department.

Cindy Posey, the Director of Communication for the University of Texas Police Department, said in a statement to NFL Media that "officers responded to a report of the smell of marijuana coming from three occupied vehicles" near a residential hall on campus at 12:24 a.m. on Sunday. After arriving to the scene, officers "discovered marijuana in each vehicle and also discovered a firearm in one of them."

Foreman, the owner of the firearm, was subsequently arrested and booked into Travis County Jail. According to Travis County Sheriff's Department PIO Kristen Dark, Foreman was released from the jail at 11:59 a.m. CT on a surety bond.

The Texans sent out a statement in response to the arrest, stating they "are aware of a situation involving D'Onta Foreman. We are gathering additional information and will have no further comment."

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport obtained this statement from Foreman's attorney Chip Lewis.

"D'Onta was arrested by the University of Texas Police Department earlier today. He had traveled to Austin to visit friends. As he was leaving their residence, he was approached by police. Prior to a search of his vehicle, D'Onta alerted the officer that he had a handgun inside of his vehicle. This legal handgun was recently purchased by D'Onta and registered in his name. The handgun was properly secured inside of his vehicle as required by Texas law.

"A passenger in D'Onta's vehicle was in possession of marijuana. D'Onta did not use or possess the marijuana. Upon making his bond, he will submit to a urinalysis to confirm he has not used marijuana.

"D'Onta appreciates the professionalism of the officers involved in his arrest and in his booking at the Travis County Jail. We are confident this matter will be resolved justly once the State of Texas applies the applicable law to the facts."

Houston took Foreman in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The running back accumulated 2,028 yards on the ground in his junior season at Texas in 2016, and received the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

That's my question. Maybe it suddenly becomes illegal if it's in the presence of illegal drugs or something?

D'onta should do one of those DNA/ID mixup things with his twin.

While the UCW statute specifically states that a defendant may carry their weapon on their own premises or motor vehicle, one element of the crime commonly triggers a UCW charge when the individual is in their vehicle… that being the commission of a crime other than a Class C misdemeanor. According to Texas law, carrying a weapon while “engaged in criminal activity, other than a Class C misdemeanor” will result in a Class A misdemeanor UCW charge. This includes the relatively common crimes of Possession of Marijuana (or any controlled substance) and Driving While Intoxicated, both of which are greater than Class C misdemeanors. So, if you possess a firearm in your vehicle and you’re arrested for possession of any drug or DWI, you will likely forfeit that firearm and pick up the Class A Unlawful Carrying a Weapon charge. The UCW charge is also automatically triggered if the defendant is a member of a street gang or otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm.

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[Indian Chief]

As others have said, it sounds like he didn't do anything wrong personally.

However, I feel like this is that moment that a lot of these athletes have when you have to evaluate who you are hanging out with, and what that person is doing.

[loochy]

Dindu Nuffin

[bigbucks24]

Why is everyone taking the guy's attorney's word as gospel?

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

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Pretty harsh law.

Say I am on my way on a hunting trip with my legally owned shotgun. I get pulled over for a speeding ticket and the cop sees a half-burned joint in the ashtray.

So now I would be arrested for Driving under the influence of a controlled substance, drug possession, and a felony gun charge? Holy smokes- don't mess with Texas folks.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by bigbucks24

Why is everyone taking the guy's attorney's word as gospel?

I can't imagine that an attorney would lie.

[threebag]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

Can't have scary black men loitering on a Saturday night. Makes people uncomfortable. Better call the cops.

You ****ing Al Sharpton?

[WhiteWhale]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

Someone got nervous about scary black men hanging out and called the cops.

You're projecting your own feelings towards black people here.

[ChiefGator]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

So he was arrested for having a legally registered handgun that was properly secured?

Lucky he wasn't shot for it... I thought that was the going rate.

[threebag]

He disclosed and wasn't acting like a thug

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Guess who pissed clean?

[Demonpenz]

not tamba