Steelers Cornerback Justin Leyne was arrested in Ohio on a gun charge Friday, but police videos of a traffic stop obtained by TMZ include a handcuffed leyne in the back of a police car, stating, “They are acting Been like I got some drugs. I got a dunce! “
Layne was reportedly pulled over for driving 89 mph in a 60 mph zone. Police informed him that a record check showed that he was driving with a suspended license and an outstanding warrant, According to the video, For failure to appear on a traffic violation in another jurisdiction.
“I’m as nervous as F-Bro,” said 23-year-old Leyne. “They are about getting me. They can get me for a pistol, bro. “
He later said, “It’s over, brother. I’m going down. I can’t go down.”
Police searched the car after smelling marijuana and seeing loose particles of the drug scattered in the vehicle, According to an Associated Press report
Citing police records. The search revealed a loaded Glock pistol in the center console, which Leyne had told police he had forgotten in the car.
Asked by police if he wanted to explain anything when he searched the car, Leyne refused, according to the video. When he was specifically asked about the gun without the proper permit, he said it belonged to him. Layne twice informed the police that he was an NFL player.
Willby Hills police told the Associated Press that he was arrested on a charge of felony one-fourth of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
Lenne was allegedly charged with two misdemeanors – driving with a suspended license and before exceeding the speed limit – when he was released on bond. He is subject to discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, regardless of how the incident operates in the legal system.
A third-round pick from Michigan State in 2019 was played in 16 matches for the Steelers last season. He is a native of the Cleveland suburbs.
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