UCLA recruit Sotonye Jamabo led police officers on a "five- to seven-minute chase" before being arrested Saturday night, the Dallas Morning News reported.
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Jamabo was charged with minor consumption of alcohol, minor in possession of alcohol, speeding, driving without possessing a driver's license and disregarding a stop sign. He was released Sunday after posting a $7,500 bond.
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The Plano (Texas) West senior was a highly sought-after running back. He signed with UCLA in February.
According to a police spokesman, Jamabo was speeding on U.S. Highway 175. He then led police on a chase in his pickup truck, with objects being thrown from the vehicle, police said. There were two other passengers.
Jamabo could face a sentence of six months to two years if convicted.
A UCLA official said Sunday that the university was gathering more information.
Jamabo gained 2,279 yards rushing and scored 44 touchdowns for Plano West last season.
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Did they confiscated the handicap placard from his truck...a bRuin thing.
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Jamabo was charged with minor consumption of alcohol, minor in possession of alcohol, speeding, driving without possessing a driver's license and disregarding a stop sign. He was released Sunday after posting a $7,500 bond.
UCLA's Kenny Young has his own approach to being a leader on defense
The Plano (Texas) West senior was a highly sought-after running back. He signed with UCLA in February.
According to a police spokesman, Jamabo was speeding on U.S. Highway 175. He then led police on a chase in his pickup truck, with objects being thrown from the vehicle, police said. There were two other passengers.
Jamabo could face a sentence of six months to two years if convicted.
A UCLA official said Sunday that the university was gathering more information.
Jamabo gained 2,279 yards rushing and scored 44 touchdowns for Plano West last season.
cComments
Did they confiscated the handicap placard from his truck...a bRuin thing.
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AT 12:31 PM APRIL 20, 2015SEE ALL COMMENTS
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