The Troll Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=Ah1lMN8RxMeXTbiOobwtm1g5nYcB?slug=ap-clarettarrested&prov=ap&type=lgns Police: Former Ohio State star Clarett arrested with 4 guns in SUV August 9, 2006 AP - Aug 9, 6:25 am EDT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Maurice Clarett was arrested early Wednesday after a highway chase that ended with police using Mace on the former Ohio State running back and finding four loaded guns in his truck, a police spokesman said. Officers used Mace to subdue Clarett after a stun gun was ineffective because the former Fiesta Bowl star was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, Sgt. Michael Woods said. "It took several officers to get him handcuffed," Woods said. "Even after he was placed in the paddy wagon, he was still kicking at the doors and being a problem for the officers." Clarett was being interviewed at police headquarters. Authorities planned to charge him with carrying concealed weapons and other counts, Woods said. Clarett made an illegal U-turn on the city's east side and failed to stop when officers tried to pull him over. Clarett was being pursued by police while driving eastbound on Interstate 70 when he darted across the median and began heading west. Clarett drove over a spike strip that was placed on the highway, flattening the driver's side tires of the SUV, Woods said. Clarett exited the highway and pulled into a restaurant parking lot, where officers removed him from the SUV after he failed to obey numerous orders to exit the vehicle, Woods said. After Clarett was placed in a police van, officers discovered a loaded rifle and three loaded handguns in the front of the vehicle, Woods said. Woods said he did not know where Clarett got the guns or why he had them and that federal authorities plan to trace their ownership. Clarett, 22, is currently awaiting trial on two counts of aggravated robbery, four counts of robbery and one count of carrying a concealed weapon in a separate case. Authorities said he was identified by witnesses as the person who flashed a gun and robbed two people in an alley behind the Opium Lounge in the early hours of Jan. 1. Clarett scored the winning touchdown in the second overtime to lead Ohio State to the 2002 national championship, the school's first since 1968. But that was the last game the freshman played for Ohio State. He sat out the 2003 season after being charged with misdemeanor falsification on a police report, then dropped out of school. He sued to be included in the 2004 NFL draft and lost in court. A surprise third-round pick in the 2005 draft, he was cut by the Denver Broncos during the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 As someone that said no way we should touch Clarett a couple of years ago- for once I look right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 He has bad timing. He should have went nuts when Johnny Cochrane was still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 What was he thinking! Nobody needs more than 2 guns in their car at any one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 What was he thinking! Nobody needs more than 2 guns in their car at any one time. :) :) I don't even think the raiders will bring into camp after that rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 What was he thinking! Nobody needs more than 2 guns in their car at any one time. No way, after he empties the clips dual-wielding the pistols, he can use the rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 cocaine and depression will make you do crazy things...case in point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinlawyer Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Photo from yesterday's arrest when Clarett was arrested...notice the mean look in his eyes!! LL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elon Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I heard he was on his way to Bengals camp for a tryout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I heard he was on his way to Bengals camp for a tryout. I think they even found the Bengals playbook on his front seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm watching SportsCenter and they found a half-full bottle of Grey Goose vodka in his car. They were saying he used to keep a bottle in his locker when he had his brief stay with the Broncos. The dude has issues. Hopefully he will get his act together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Waste of talent. You could see it all coming down hill 3 and a half years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hopefully he will get his act together. A little too late for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I think they even found the Bengals playbook on his front seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 In a way, I feel sorry for this kid...especially since he's the only one he's hurting. He's a lost soul seeking help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Howley III Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 In a way, I feel sorry for this kid...especially since he's the only one he's hurting. He's a lost soul seeking help. He should have stayed in school. This reminds of the Luther Wright case (a Seton Hall basketball player). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 In a way, I feel sorry for this kid...especially since he's the only one he's hurting. He's a lost soul seeking help. I guess he has a kid. So he is hurting the kid as well as himself. It's too bad to see these stories. 3 Guns, a kevlar vest and a bottle of vodka, WTF! The man has some serious issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 As someone that said no way we should touch Clarett a couple of years ago- for once I look right. I was right there with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 In his defense he did get screwed over by the courts when he tried to enter the draft. The first court said he could enter the draft, while the second court threw it out. He missed 2 years of football and showed up at the combine overweight. The Broncos made a huge mistake taking him in the 3rd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Apparently Clarett's new coach is just as out there as he is: We gave him a chance and now we'll wait to see what happens," he said. "I've seen far worse situations than this." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Only if he's friends with OJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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