huskerhaze Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/foot...t.ap/index.html Police seeking Jones on aggravated robbery charge AUSTIN (AP) -- Texas freshman defensive tackle Andre Jones was being sought Thursday on an aggravated robbery charge in connection with an incident that landed a former Longhorns player in jail last weekend, police said. An arrest warrant was issued for Jones accusing him of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony, Austin Police Department spokeswoman Laura Albrecht said. Bond was set at $40,000. Jones was not in police custody Thursday afternoon. Police were communicating with his attorney, Albrecht said. University of Texas athletics officials had no immediate comment. "We're aware of the situation and gathering information," said UT athletics spokesman Nick Voinis. The Longhorns begin their fall football practices Monday. Jones, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound graduate of El Paso Andress, was a top high school recruit. Robert Joseph, a sophomore safety who was suspended last month and then announced plans to transfer, was arrested Saturday and charged with the same offense. The two are accused in arrest documents of a holdup last Friday at an Austin apartment complex where a 14-year-old and another victim were present. Joseph is accused of displaying a weapon, and Jones indicated that he had a gun, Albrecht said. Cash, video game equipment and cell phones were stolen, she said. Jones was identified through a witness, the University of Texas football roster and a photo lineup, Albrecht said. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I just knew we were not the only school to have problems with players. It is to bad these kids do stupid things. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Talk about ruining your life......... Quote Link to comment
HuskerJosh82 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Every school has to have an athlete that has been in touble with the law. Quote Link to comment
Joe Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Every school has to have an athlete that has been in touble with the law. manlaw? Quote Link to comment
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