Steelers RB’s Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount along with an unidentified female were charged today with marijuana possession by Ross Township Police. Bell was also charged with a DUI. The arrests were first reported by CBS radio’s Colin Dunlap.
Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell & RB LeGarrette Blount charged by Ross Twp Police today w marijuana poss. Bell also charged w DUI after stop today.
— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) August 20, 2014
Blount and Bell had 20 grams of marijuana…were in black Camaro. Unidentified female with two — also charged. All three “cooperative”
— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) August 20, 2014
Will Graves of the AP reports the arrest was made in the early afternoon prior to the team’s departure for Philadelphia. They will not immediately be charged.
Charges will be filed through the mail. Both crimes are misdemeanors.
— Will Graves (@WillGravesAP) August 20, 2014
UPDATE 8:50 pm: Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports Blount was not arrested and was allowed to travel with the team to Philadelphia.
Blount is traveling with the Steelers according to a source. Was not arrested and was told he could call someone and leave the scene
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) August 21, 2014
Stay with PSN for updates on the charges and any possible league/team punishment.
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