By Robbie Neiswanger
Arkansas News Bureau • rneiswanger@arkansasnews.com
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas defensive tackle D.D. Jones’ availability for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt is in question after the sophomore was arrested for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance early Wednesday morning.
According to a Fayetteville Police department arrest report, Jones was pulled over for a traffic stop after having no vehicle license lights.
The arresting officer detected an “overwhelming odor of marijuana” coming from the inside of the vehicle and conducted a consensual pat down of Jones. The officer then asked if he could search Jones’ pockets. Jones asked “why” and the officer told him he smelled marijuana.
The officer felt a soft bundle in Jones’ right front pocket when he patted the outside of his pants, according to the report. The officer then asked Jones how much marijuana he had and the defensive tackle replied “about a quarter.” Jones was then placed under arrest.
According to the report, Jones had a plastic bag containing 8.7 grams of marijuana in his pocket.
He was booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 6:27 a.m. and released at 10:12 after posting $660 bond. A court appearance has been set for Nov. 22.
“I’m aware of it,” Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said during the Southeastern Conference coaches teleconference this morning. “I’m very disappointed. It’s something we certainly don’t want to see happen, particularly during the week of a game.
“I have not had a chance to visit with him. I have not had a chance to gather any more information. But it will certainly be addressed.”
Jones has started all seven games for the Razorbacks this season and ranks ninth on the team in tackles (22).
