Chris Johnson Reportedly Arrested on Misdemeanor Weapons Charge in Orlando [UPDATE]
By Mike Cardillo
New York Jets running back Chris Johnson was arrested Friday night in Orlando, Fla., in for open carrying of a weapon/firearm, per a police report posted by Florida Today reporter Erika Esola. The charge is a second degree misdemeanor. Pro Football Talk cites a league source that Johnson has a llicense to carry a firearm in Florida.
The team is aware but not commenting via numerous beat reporters:
#Jets spokesman on Chris Johnson arrest in Orlando: "We are aware and have no comment at this time as this is a pending legal matter."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) January 10, 2015
Jets RB Chris Johnson arrested in Orlando for open carrying of firearm. Second-degree misdemeanor. Jets: Aware of situation, not commenting.
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) January 10, 2015
"Johnson was pulled over after rolling through a stop sign, according to a source close to the player. Police asked to search his car, and he cooperated. His licensed and registered firearm was found under a book bag under a seat instead of locked up, resulting in the charge for “open” carrying."