Georgia Football Star Jamon Dumas-Johnson Arrested on Two Charges

The All-SEC linebacker is facing a new legal issue

Georgia football star Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested on Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of racing on the streets and reckless driving, according to Athens-Clarke Co. Jail Records.

The alleged incident took place on the day after Georgia defeated TCU, 65-7, to win the College Football Playoff national championship, according to media reports.

Georgia said it was aware of an issue, but did not mention the player by name.

"We are aware of a report relating to a January 10 incident on College Station Road involving one of our student-athletes," the school said in a statement.

"The alleged conduct does not reflect our program's values or the high standards we have established. 

"As this is an open matter involving a student, we are not able to provide any additional information at this time and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement."

Athens Banner-Herald reported that Dumas-Johnson was included in the University of Georgia police log over a Jan. 10 incident and stated that warrants were issued on Tuesday from an investigation involving two vehicles.

The cars were driving next to each other in a "reckless manner at high speeds that fled the area upon sign of the officer."

Dumas-Johnson, a finalist for the Butkus Award as the top linebacker in college football, was second on the Georgia team with 70 total tackles and led the Bulldogs with nine tackles for loss.

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