Raiders rookie at house raided by U.S. Marshals, DEA
Raiders rookie running back Lynn Bowden Jr. was briefly handcuffed at a Youngstown, Ohio, home raided by U.S. Marshals and the Drug Enforcement Agency Wednesday morning, but the Kentucky AllAmerican was not arrested nor charged with any crime.
Assault rifles and handguns were seized from the home, but no arrests were made, sources told WKBNTV. The television station reported that home was targeted as part of a drug raid.
Although Bowden and others were handcuffed, that’s often protocol for officers conducting a raid. No arrests had been made as of Wednesday afternoon, according to reports.
The home belongs to Bowden’s grandmother, according to Melissa Phillips, Bowden’s mother. However, there are reportedly more than 12 people listed as residents
at the house.
Bowden’s representatives, the Element Sports Group, posted a statement on Twitter about what took place early Wednesday.
“This morning, a house belonging to a family member of our client, Lynn Bowden Jr., was searched by the DEA in Youngstown, Ohio. Lynn and his young
son were guests at the home. During the process, authorities handcuffed all who were present to secure the area. Lynn fully cooperated with law enforcement during the search. At the conclusion of the search, Lynn was released, not arrested and not charged with any crime. In fact, no arrests were made.”