Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams found himself in a tricky situation just before his suspension for breaking the NFL’s rules on performance-enhancing drugs. Williams and his brother were pulled over by police, and two guns were discovered in the car, one belonging to each of them. Although Williams’ brother had a concealed pistol license (CPL), Williams did not, but admitted to owning one of the guns. Williams explained that he carried the gun for protection as he lives in Detroit.
Initially, Williams was placed in handcuffs and told he would be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. However, after a sergeant intervened, Williams was eventually let go. The sergeant, who was a fan of the Lions, made some calls and ensured that Williams and his brother were not arrested. The police department is now looking into why the decision was made to release them.
Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis expressed his belief that there was enough reason to arrest Williams and that he should have been taken to the Detroit Detention Center. He raised concerns about whether Williams’ status as a Detroit Lions player influenced the decision to let him go. The Lions, on the other hand, stated that they were aware of the incident and have been in communication with the league. They also mentioned that Williams has hired an attorney to handle the situation.
Williams is currently serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Despite his absence, the Lions performed well in their recent game against the Tennessee Titans, scoring 52 points. This is not the first time Williams has faced suspension, as he missed six games last season for breaking the league’s gambling policy.
The incident involving Williams and the police has raised questions about preferential treatment and whether individuals in positions of influence receive special treatment. The Detroit Police Department’s investigation will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the decision to release Williams. In the meantime, Williams and the Lions are cooperating with the authorities and focusing on the legal process ahead.
