Report: Washington RB, former LSU standout Derrius Guice arrested on multiple charges
By SDS Staff
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Former LSU standout running back Derrius Guice was arrested Friday night in Loudon County, Virginia, on charges of domestic violence, according to NBS Sports’ JP Finlay. Guice turned himself into police.
The Washington Football Team running back was arrested on counts of assault, battery and strangulation, according to a report by the Washington Post.
The talented running back spent 2 stints on injured reserve last season, and he recently passed a physical and medical clearance to return in 2020. Guice is viewed as a crucial piece to Washington’s rebuild.
Finlay shared a photo of Guice turning himself into police.
Picture of Derrius Guice turning himself into Loudon County Sheriff’s Office from @PostSports. Startling image here. pic.twitter.com/LYa5WJrorW
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 7, 2020
Guice was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the then-Washington Redskins. He had a standout 3-year college career at LSU, rushing for 3,074 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Following his arrest, Washington announced that it released Guice.
We have released RB Derrius Guice pic.twitter.com/L3mOP8GCIX
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 7, 2020
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