New Redskins WR Cody Latimer Arrested in Colorado

Trouble and chaos always has a way to find people with guns and the Washington Redskins. That's what happened early Saturday with Cody Latimer.

The Redskins dodged a major bullet on the Quinton Dunbar mess but as is usual, their luck ran out quickly. 

One of their free-agent signings this March is in trouble with the law and it's not exactly pretty from the initial details. 

Cody Latimer arrested for assault, menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm https://t.co/nIXCjLijTT

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 16, 2020

The Redskins have issued the following statement via text to RedskinsReport.com: 

"We are aware of the situation and have informed the NFL League Office. We will continue to gather more information and have no further comment at this time," per a team spokesman. 

Latimer's lawyer has also issued a strange statement regarding the incident.

Cody Latimer attorney, Harvey Steinberg, on his client’s arrest: “There’s an entire back story to this situation that constitutes one of the most highly provocative situations you can imagine. Please withhold judgment until all the facts of what took place that night are known.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2020

From TMZ, which is never where you want to be. 

Redskins Wide Receiver Cody Latimer Arrested on Assault, Gun Charges https://t.co/6KX84aFMtz

— TMZ (@TMZ) May 16, 2020

Here are more details on what the former Broncos and Giants receiver is accused of:

Former Broncos WR Cody Latimer was arrested shortly after midnight in Englewood, CO, about 5 miles from the Broncos' facility.

He was booked on charges of:

-Assault in the 2nd degree
-Menacing
-Illegal discharge of a firearm
-Prohibited use of a weapon
-Reckless endangerment

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 16, 2020

Stay tuned for more details. 

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