The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
SPEEDING BULLDOGS
■ Jan. 15, 2023, Chandler LeCroy, UGA recruiting analyst: LeCroy and sophomore football player Devin Willock were killed in a high-speed, alcohol-related crash in which Willock was a passenger. Football player Warren McClendon and recruiting analyst Tory Bowles also were passengers and were injured. Police determined that LeCroy was racing Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter at more than 100 mph on Barnett Shoals Road in Athens before leaving the roadway and striking trees and an apartment building. In March 2023, Carter’s no-contest plea yielded a sentence that included 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, 80 hours of community service and attendance at a state-approved defensive-driving course.
■ Feb. 17, 2023, Aliou Bah, freshman offensive lineman: Stopped in February by Athens-Clarke County Police for driving 65 in a 45 mph zone in a gray 2020 Dodge Charger on Atlanta Highway at Epps Bridge Parkway. He received 12 months’ probation and was ordered to complete a defensive driving course and traffic violators’ impact program, pay a $635 fine and do 40 hours of community service.
■ Feb. 21, 2023, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, junior linebacker: Stopped for racing and reckless driving for an incident that actually occurred Jan. 10. On April 17, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and had a racing charge dismissed. He was sentenced to 12 months of probation and was ordered to complete a defensive driving course and traffic violators’ impact program, pay a $635 fine and do 40 hours of community service.
■ Feb. 23, 2023, De’Nylon Morrissette, sophomore receiver: Stopped by Athens-Clarke County Police for driving 81 in a 45 mph zone on Atlanta Highway in his gray 2019 Dodge Charger.
■ Feb. 23, 2023, Marvin Jones, freshman defensive end: Stopped by Georgia State Patrol in Athens for driving 93 in a 65 mph zone on the Ga. 10 Loop, the four-lane perimeter highway that surrounds Athens.
■ March 1, 2023, Jalen Carter, junior defensive lineman: Arrested by Athens-Clarke County Police on charges of street racing and reckless driving stemming from the Jan. 15 double-fatality crash that took the life of teammate Devin Willock and football recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. On March 16, Carter’s no-contest plea yielded a sentence of 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, 80 hours of community service and attendance of state-approved defensive-driving course.
■ March 25, 2023, Christen Miller, freshman defensive lineman: Stopped by Oconee County Sheriff’s Department for driving 95 in a 65 mph zone.
■ March 25, 2023, Kendall Milton, sophomore running back: Stopped by Georgia State Patrol in Athens and cited for driving 79 in a 65 mph zone.
■ May 2, 2023, Morrissette No. 2: Pulled over in Walton County for traveling 91 in a 55 mph zone.
■ May 9, 2023, Morrisette No. 3: Arrested for DUI/drugs by Oconee County authorities at 3:30 a.m. after striking another vehicle from behind on Ga. 316. Also charged with driving on a restricted license and driving too fast for existing conditions.
■ May 15, 2023, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, junior receiver: Stopped by police in Coral Springs, Florida, for speeding (60 in a 50 mph zone).
■ May 16, 2023, Rosemy-Jacksaint No. 2: Stopped by police in Coral Springs, Florida, cited for speeding (71 in a 40 mph zone).
■ May 23, 2023, Rosemy-Jacksaint No. 3: Pulled over by Athens-Clarke County Police after being clocked at 90 in a 45 mph zone on Atlanta Highway. Jailed for reckless driving and “speeding-maximum limits.”
■ July 5, 2023, Samuel M’Pemba, freshman linebacker: Stopped by Oconee County Sheriff’s Department and cited for driving 88 in a 55 mph zone.
■ July 31, 2023, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, redshirt freshman defensive lineman: Stopped on I-85 in Franklin County for driving 90 in a 70 mph zone. Records review revealed Ingram-Dawkins had a warrant in AthensClarke County for failure to appear in court to resolve a handicap parking violation. Was jailed, posted a $13 bond and was fined $200 for contempt of court.
■ Sept. 1, 2023 of reckless driving and speeding, Jarvis Jones, Georgia’s player-connection coordinator: Stopped by Athens-Clarke County Police at 10:40 p.m. for allegedly driving 86 mph in a 40 mph zone on Atlanta Highway. Jones was arrested on charges of reckless driving and speeding/maximum limits and booked in Athens-Clarke County Jail.
■ March 24, 2024, Trevor Etienne, rising junior running back: Pulled over at 1:50 a.m. on South Milledge Avenue for allegedly driving his 2024 Audi at speeds between 80-90 mph after drinking in downtown Athens. Charged with DUI, reckless driving and two other misdemeanor charges.