Leonard Fournette reportedly arrested after driving with a suspended license
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested by Jacksonville police for driving with a suspended license, according to WJXT.
WJXT also released video of Fournette’s arrest.
BREAKING: #Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette has been arrested after a traffic violation. This is exclusive video as we saw him get booked at Duval County jail around 2:30pm today; stems from a November citation in Neptune Beach, which police say he didn’t pay. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/6AebuVKITA
— Vic Micolucci WJXT (@WJXTvic) April 11, 2019
In a statement, the team announced it is aware of the “situation,” and was in the process of gathering more information.
The 24-year-old Fournette was reportedly arrested after failing to pay a speeding ticket from 2018, according to WJXT. His license was suspended last month.
Fournette reportedly told police he left his license at the stadium. That’s when the officer recognized Fournette from that previous stop.
When the officer requested Fournette's driving license - Fournette told the officer -- I left it at the stadium, I'm a Jaguar player.'' That reminded Lt. Mullen of his previous stop involving Fournette on July 23.
— John Reid (@JohnReid64) April 11, 2019
When Lt. Mullen asked Fournette on Thursday if he remembered the incident from July 23, he told the officer - ''whatever man.''
— John Reid (@JohnReid64) April 11, 2019
Fournette was charged with knowingly driving while his license was suspended. He was able to post bond and was released in under a half hour.
Last season, Fournette rushed for 439 yards and five touchdowns in eight games for the Jaguars.
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