Report: Details released on Alabama LB Tim Williams' arrest
Alabama linebacker Tim Williams was arrested early Thursday morning. He was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, first reported by Tidesports.com. Williams was released on a $300 bond.
The arrest happened in the parking lot of the Tuscaloosa Publix at approximately 2:00 a.m., according to a report by AL.com. Here are additional details on the arrest:
Police officers were doing a normal patrol when they smelled marijuana coming from Williams’ vehicle, according to sources. A passenger, who was not an Alabama football player, said the marijuana was his, but the officer then found the pistol under Williams’ seat while searching the car, according to sources.
Obviously, this is big news for an Alabama team that is rolling right now and ranked No. 1 in the country, and Williams is arguably the biggest difference-maker on the Crimson Tide’s defensive unit.
Through four games this season, Williams has recorded six tackles, 1.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
Kelvin Reynolds, the Tuscaloosa Newsroom Reporter for WBRC Fox6 News in Birmingham, also released additional details on Twitter:
Alabama football player Tim Williams was arrested early Thursday morning on misdemeanor charges of carrying a pistol without a permit.
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Court docs say Williams was arrested by University of Alabama police in the parking lot of Publix on University Blvd.
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Two UA campus officers say they smelled burned marijuana in the area. They walked to a Chevy Impala where the scent became stronger.
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Williams told officers the car was his. Someone else was in the driver's seat. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Officers searched the car and found "a clear twist plastic bag holding marijuana in the center console." #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
They also found a Glock 41 pistol under under the driver's seat. Williams and the driver were read their Miranda rights. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
During questioning, the driver said the marijuana was his and a friend named "Brandon Chicken" gave him the contraband to hold. #TimWliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Williams was asked if he had a permit for his gun. Williams told officers he bought it 3 weeks ago while home in Louisiana. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Williams said he had a temporary paper permit by the gun store, but didn't have the permit in his possession. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Williams produced a receipt for the gun from the gun store. He thought the gun receipt would qualify for a pistol permit. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016
Officers told Williams he needed a valid permit to conceal carry. They arrested him and took him to the Tuscaloosa County Jail. #TimWilliams
— Kelvin Reynolds (@Fox6Kelvin) September 29, 2016