Florida offensive lineman Devon Manuel was arrested Friday in Gainesville for allegedly driving beneath the affect and second‑diploma felony possession of a hid weapon, based on paperwork obtained by Swamp247. The 22-year-old redshirt senior was booked into Alachua County Jail and later launched on bond.
Manuel was stopped shortly after midnight for driving 60 mph in a forty five mph zone, per the report. Officers reported smelling marijuana within the automobile and mentioned Manuel admitted to utilizing a THC vape cartridge previous to driving. He additionally reportedly informed police he didn’t possess a medical marijuana card.
The report states that Manuel, the one occupant within the automobile, knowledgeable officers there was a firearm positioned between the motive force’s seat and the middle console. A Glock 20 pistol loaded with 14 rounds — however with no spherical chambered — was later discovered throughout a search of the automobile, based on police.
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Officers additionally carried out a subject sobriety check, which they are saying Manuel carried out poorly. He reportedly defined to police {that a} prior meniscus harm in his proper knee made it tough to stability through the examination. A breathalyzer check registered a blood alcohol content material of 0.000. Police collected a urine pattern for extra toxicology testing.
Manuel has not been formally charged in reference to the incident as of Friday night.
Florida’s athletics division acknowledged the incident in a short assertion to Swamp247: “We’re conscious of the state of affairs with Devon Manuel. We are going to collect all of the info and monitor the state of affairs.”
Manuel appeared in three video games final season primarily as a reserve for Florida after transferring from Arkansas, the place he appeared in 10 video games with 4 begins in three seasons.
