An Ole Miss football player was arrested in Alabama only days before the Rebels are set to take the field in the Sugar Bowl, according to officials. The arrest occurred following a high-speed traffic stop that led to drug-related charges.
Freshman Defensive Back Taken Into Custody After Traffic Stop
Police in Andalusia, Alabama, say Dante Jovon Core, a freshman defensive back from Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was arrested on December 26. Officers reported that the vehicle Core was driving was traveling at more than 110 mph and did not have a visible license plate.
During the stop, officers said they detected the smell of marijuana, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia Recovered
According to authorities, the search uncovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Core was subsequently charged with:
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Core was later released the same day after posting a $1,000 bond.
Ole Miss Prepares for Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day
The arrest comes as Ole Miss prepares to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day in New Orleans. The university has not yet released a statement regarding Core’s arrest or his playing status for the postseason match-up.
Summary
Ole Miss defensive back Dante Jovon Core was arrested in Alabama following a high-speed traffic stop that resulted in drug charges. The incident occurred just days before the Rebels’ Sugar Bowl appearance against Georgia. Stay updated with the latest sports news and developing stories at HonkNews.com.