Jeremiah Davenport, a graduate senior guard for the University of Arkansas’ Razorbacks, found himself in legal trouble early Saturday morning in Washington Heights, New York City. Police sources reported that the incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. when officers observed a black BMW X5 with tinted windows double parked at the corner of Nagel Avenue and West 204th Street. The vehicle’s suspicious parking prompted the officers to investigate further.
As they approached the car, officers detected the distinct smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Their suspicions deepened when they noticed a firearm in plain sight behind the passenger seat. Davenport, 25, who was in the car with another man, was unable to provide identification when asked by the police. This discovery led to the immediate arrest of both men. However, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office later declined to prosecute the second individual, leading to his release.
Davenport, however, was not as fortunate. He was charged with several offenses, including criminal possession of a loaded firearm, unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device, and violations related to the car’s tinted windows. The Razorbacks guard appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court, where he was released on his own recognizance after a brief hearing. His legal aid lawyer, Russel Novack, challenged the legality of the search, suggesting there were “serious search issues” that could affect the case.
This arrest marks a significant legal challenge for Davenport, who had no prior convictions but had a previous brush with the law last September when he was arrested on a misdemeanor charge related to a speeding ticket in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As the legal proceedings unfold, the Razorbacks guard’s future, both on and off the court, may be in question.
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