Former NFL, Florida Gators player faces drugs, gun charges in traffic stop arrest

Former Florida Gators, NFL player arrested on drug and weapons charges: Deputies

Deputies said they have arrested a former Florida Gators defensive end and ex-NFL player on charges involving drugs and weapons.

Former NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges

Top 5 Worst Super Bowl Halftime Shows (1:49) A former defensive lineman who spent time with multiple NFL teams has reportedly been arrested on drugs and weapons charges.According to Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun, former Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Earl Okine was arrested on Wednesday night.“Okine’s vehicle was stopped by an Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy for failing to stop at a stop sign,” Brockway said.“During the traffic sto…

Former NFL, Florida Gators player faces drugs, gun charges in traffic stop arrest

Former Florida Gators defensive end and ex-NFL player Earl James Okine was arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Alachua County, according to the sheriff’s office.Okine faces charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of marijuana under 20 grams, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said on social media.Okine was driving a Jeep that was pulled over by a K9 deputy lat…

Former Florida Gator and NFL Player Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges in Alachua County - Jacksonville Legal Notice

On the night of Wednesday, January 29, Alachua County K9 Deputy M. Griffeth conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep utility vehicle driven by Earl James Okine for failing to stop at a stop sign. During the stop, probable cause was established to search the vehicle, leading to the discovery of 1.9 grams of crystalized methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, and a Smith and Wesson handgun loaded with an extended magazine containing several …

Former football player for GHS, Gators, and NFL arrested on drug and firearm charges - Alachua Chronicle

Earl James Okine, 35, of Tampa, was arrested last night in Gainesville on drug and firearm charges; he is a former defensive end for the Gators who played in the NFL and several other professional football leagues and now lives in Tampa. The post Former football player for GHS, Gators, and NFL arrested on drug and firearm charges appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.