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Tony Mitchell arrest details revealed following Alabama suspension, per report
By Ethan Stone
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Tony Mitchell was suspended by Alabama Monday night after details of his Wednesday arrest were revealed. According to a report from AL.com, Mitchell was arrested last Wednesday in Florida after fleeing from law enforcement at speeds of up to 141 MPH.
He was found to be in possession of 226 grams of marijuana, while passenger Christophere Lewis was charged with carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. Police also found $7,000 in cash along with the loaded gun.
According to a police report, Mitchell admitted to fleeing law enforcement and said Lewis told him to “punch it.”
The police report from the Tony Mitchell arrest states the vehicle he drove evaded police at 141 mph before later being found and stopped. Police found $7,000 in cash and 226 grams of marijuana in the vehicle: https://t.co/9TEFBJ69yI
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban took swift action, suspending the freshman until Alabama learns more about the situation. Saban also noted, “Everybody’s got an opportunity to make choices and decisions. There’s no such thing as being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Mitchell signed with Alabama on Dec. 9 and is rated as the No. 9 overall safety in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
