Morrissey Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 http://fox2now.com/2015/07/30/local-nfl-star-busted-for-street-racing-on-i-64/ ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO (KTVI) – A former standout on the Mizzou football team and NFL first-round draft pick is facing charges of resisting arrest and other traffic violations for allegedly street racing on Interstate 64. Less than two weeks after being suspended by the NFL after testing positive for marijuana, New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson was arrested in St. Charles County on July 14. The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said officers with the O’Fallon Police Department noticed two vehicles in what appeared to be a road race on westbound I-64. The vehicles were clocked on radar three times at speeds of 122, 135, and 143 miles per hour. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, at which time the driver of a 2014 Bentley Silver Spur increased continued speeding to avoid citation. The driver got off the interstate, sped through a red traffic signal, and turned off its vehicle lights. The driver then turned into the driveway of a home in a nearby neighborhood to avoid detection, but police noticed the brake lights and pulled in behind the car. Officers identified Richardson, an O’Fallon native, as the driver. Two other men and a 12-year-old child were also in the car. A fully loaded handgun was found beneath the driver’s seat. Everyone in the car also smelled of marijuana. The passengers were not charged with any crimes. Richardson, the 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year, was selected sixth overall by the Jets in the NFL Draft. He will have to appear in St. Charles County Circuit Court in late October for his arraignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinamite Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 That's a shame. Such a bright future. He might be suspended and additional 4 games or the rest of the season now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louie Jet Fan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Just saw this on the news. What a F'n fool. Wasting a chance most only dream of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 wow is all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 This franchise honestly is ******* cursed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Jets' Sheldon Richardson says he's 'not a dope fiend' July 30, 2015 5:49 PM By LAURA ALBANESE laura.albanese@newsday.com FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Sheldon Richardson can say no to drugs, and he fully plans to. "I'm not a dope fiend," the Jets defensive end said Thursday about his four-game suspension for marijuana use. "I can say no. I just chose not to. I was in a depressing time in my offseason and that's just it. It's just that simple. There's money on the line and my money is worth more than some weed." The NFL announced Richardson's suspension earlier this month. At the first day of training camp practice on Thursday, Richardson worked with the second team, while the first team spot was given to rookie Leonard Williams. He said he never considered appealing the decision. "There was no reason to appeal it," Richardson said. "I take full accountability for my actions. ... I apologized to my teammates and my organization and I told them they don't have to worry about my name being in the news again." He said he especially regretted how his decisions affected his family. Richardson said he was "a little disappointed and embarrassed, for my parents' sake. When an NFL player messes up, the whole world knows about it. The family goes through a lot. People at work don't know how to talk to them anymore. Little things like that that get to them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 He's not a dope fiend, but he sure is a dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmover Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 What a f'ing idiot & fool! Handgun under the seat, marijuanna odor, speeds in excess of 140 mph, running a red light while running from the police, and a 12 year old in the car as well. That's full on retard right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I know he wanted Wilkerson to get his pay day, but I didn't know he would go to these lengths to make sure Wilkerson gets paid by the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Well, looks like we will need Leonard full time this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Ok pay Mo as we know we can not count on this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 He's not a dope fiend, but he sure is a dope hah hah good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Driving a Bentley, smoking weed, with a gun under the seat. He's a walking stereotype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 He's not a dope fiend, but he sure is a dope lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow moron! - Williams what a great pick, this guy is a major idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow moron! - Williams what a great pick, this guy is a major idiot. Yeah, and WIlkerson is about to get PAID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike135 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Even if the NFL doesn't suspend him, the Jets should add at least another 4 games so he's out for 8 total. Let him sit out half the season and dont even think about the dumbass until Nov. If he messes up one more time, kick him to the curb. Sucks. Guy was quickly becoming a favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Per O'Fallon police, Richardson was driving a 2014 Bentley Silver Spur that was clocked at 143 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adb280z Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Guy is a loser. Shame they didn't trade him at the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 drag racing with a 12 yr old in the car, isn't that child endangerment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow. He just can't stop getting in trouble, can he? Smoking pot is one thing and, if I stretch my morals enough, I can except drag racing. But trying to run/hide from the cops with a loaded handgun under the seat, and a MINOR in the car, AND to top it off, doing all of that while smelling of the thing that he JUST got suspended for using! Wow. My opinion of him is finally changed. The guy is a putz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Pay Mo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I just heard this guy on an espn radio interview earlier today and I'm thinking, 'OMG, this guy is a problem. He's angry. He's not even close to professional in his demeanor. I really wouldn't have a problem with him getting traded." ....then this news. He's gotta go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Pay Mo!!! They better hurry up cuz his salary keeps going up up up thanks to Sheldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wow moron! - Williams what a great pick, this guy is a major idiot. It was an incredible pick--even more so in hindsight. Best thing about it is Williams, apparently, is supposed to be of high character and hopefully won't do dumb sh*t like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 With the gun, and 12YO inthe car, plus the resisting arrest he won't have to worry about suspension, think he's going to jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4ever Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 WTF? That's horrible, I guess we have more suspensions of him coming. Man, he went from a really bright spot on the team to a legal black hole real quick. Not only is Wilkerson about to get paid, I think Coples agents are probably salivating soon as well. It's not just the marijuana thing, but why would this idiot actually run from the police? He can afford to pay the ticket, and reckless driving arrest is pretty much nothing, so why the heck would he turn into evading police and run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Pay Mo!!! I agree. Mo has never done anything this stupid (his on the field antics in that one game aside). It seems that in today's NFL, it may be worth to overpay someone if they're good, AND have a good head on their shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embrace the Suck Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 See you later Sheldon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadetree Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I just can't believe this ... How much of an idiot can one person be...he has screwed us in so many ways...he's gonna be gone for the year...he can't be traded anymore...holy crap, he's screwed us..... I would be happy if he was cut immediately even if it's not the best decision as an organization. Holy holy holy crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thshadow Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My only question was the last part - how were they not charged with any crimes??? Doing 143, evading arrest, with a gun, weed, and a child in the car??? I bet if he was a white guy he'd be doing some serious time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 WTF? That's horrible, I guess we have more suspensions of him coming. Man, he went from a really bright spot on the team to a legal black hole real quick. Not only is Wilkerson about to get paid, I think Coples agents are probably salivating soon as well. It's not just the marijuana thing, but why would this idiot actually run from the police? He can afford to pay the ticket, and reckless driving arrest is pretty much nothing, so why the heck would he turn into evading police and run? You run when you have a gun and when the car smells like marijuana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 A gun, weed, and a child. It's like the trifecta of assholeitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Nevermind what the NFL does to Sheldon, I wonder what Bowles is going to do. His first disciplinarian test and it's only the 2nd day of camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I agree. Mo has never done anything this stupid (his on the field antics in that one game aside). It seems that in today's NFL, it may be worth to overpay someone if they're good, AND have a good head on their shoulders. Hmmm... maybe someone like David Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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