Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams is at the center of a police investigation related to the receiver’s detention and subsequent release following a recent traffic stop, the Detroit Police Department confirmed Wednesday.
According to 7 News Detroit, an internal investigation is trying to figure out why Williams was released from custody after multiple Detroit police officers indicated they intended to take him to jail at the police station on Oct. 8. There is.
A spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday that the office is reviewing a warrant request it received this week from Detroit police against Williams. According to 7 News Detroit, a warrant has been issued for Williams’ arrest on a concealed weapon charge.
A spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday that “no charging decisions have been made at this time.”
Two Detroit police officers first stopped a car driven by Williams’ brother for speeding just after midnight on Oct. 8, according to 7News Detroit, which shared body camera footage of the stop. It is said that he stopped it. After the stop, Williams’ brother informed officers that there were two guns in the vehicle. The first person was in the back seat and the second person was under Williams’ seat. According to 7 News Detroit, the gun in the back seat was registered to Williams’ brother, who had a concealed handgun license (CPL), and the gun under Williams’ seat was registered to his brother. However, his brother did not have a CPL.
One of the officers told Williams he was being arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, according to body camera footage. The officer then handcuffed Williams and placed him in the back seat of the police car.
According to the video, Williams gave the officer his full name and mentioned multiple times during the interaction that he played for the Lions. The officer who conducted the traffic stop did not know Williams, but a sergeant who arrived at the scene after Williams’ arrest was a fan and recognized the Lions player, according to 7News Detroit. That’s what it means.
After making multiple phone calls, the sergeant appeared to suggest that Williams would be taken to jail, according to 7 News Detroit, and in one call, the caller indicated Williams’ impending arrival. It is said that he suggested that they “inform” him.
According to the report, the sergeant said, “Maybe special consideration should be taken.”
But a short time later, while talking on the phone with the lieutenant, the sergeant said, beautiful. Can I let him go? You are a (expletive) hero. Thank you very much,” the report states.
The report said Williams was eventually released from the handcuffs and the gun was returned to him, but that no police report was written or a warrant request was filed regarding the incident.
According to 7News Detroit, Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said he believes the officer conducting the traffic stop did nothing wrong when he told Williams he was being detained. Ta.
“I believe there was probable cause for his arrest and that he was being arrested by a patrol officer, so he should have been transported to the Detroit Detention Center and processed,” McGinnis told the outlet.
Williams’ attorney, Todd Flood, said in a statement to 7News Detroit that the two guns found in the car were properly registered and that the driver was “properly qualified to possess a firearm.” “I had it,” he said.
“We are cooperating with law enforcement and will continue to do so,” the statement said, according to the report. Flood did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Athletic.
Detroit police said in a statement to The Athletic on Wednesday that “the investigation continues” and “new information has come to light.”
“We take all investigations seriously and are committed to acting quickly and transparently, especially when new allegations or facts come to light. We will make necessary changes to our decision-making process in due course.” “Let me be clear: No one in the City of Detroit is above the law. Those who commit crimes will be held accountable regardless of their position or position.”
The Lions released a statement Tuesday saying Williams immediately notified the team of the traffic stop.
“We have discussed this incident with him and kept the league informed of what we know. It is our understanding that he has been released without incident and without charge.” “It is our understanding that the Detroit Police Department is reviewing this matter,” the statement said. “Mr. Jameson has retained an attorney and, out of respect for the legal process, will not comment further.”
The NFL said in a statement Wednesday that the Lions “immediately notified the league upon learning of this matter” and that the league would have no further comment at this time. The league typically monitors developments in ongoing litigation but does not take action until it is resolved in the legal system.
Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the situation Wednesday, saying Williams “has been honest with us” and that the details Williams shared with the team “all line up.”
“He’s going to learn and grow from this. We talked about that,” Campbell said. “And I still think there’s been a lot of growth in this player.”
Campbell also said, “I judge people by what’s in their hearts, and I know who this girl is and she’s worth dating.” He will continue to learn and grow. He will get through all this and get even better. ”
The incident is unrelated to Williams’ current two-week suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. The encounter with Detroit police occurred two weeks before the league issued its disciplinary action.
Alex Andrejev contributed to this report.
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