Florida offensive lineman Devon Manuel was arrested Friday in Gainesville for allegedly driving below the affect and second‑diploma felony possession of a hid weapon, in accordance with paperwork obtained by Swamp247. The 22-year-old redshirt senior was booked into Alachua County Jail and later launched on bond.
Manuel was stopped shortly after midnight for driving 60 mph in a forty five mph zone, per the report. Officers reported smelling marijuana within the car and stated Manuel admitted to utilizing a THC vape cartridge previous to driving. He additionally reportedly instructed police he didn’t possess a medical marijuana card.
The report states that Manuel, the one occupant within the car, knowledgeable officers there was a firearm situated between the driving force’s seat and the middle console. A Glock 20 pistol loaded with 14 rounds — however with no spherical chambered — was later discovered throughout a search of the automotive, in accordance with police.
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Officers additionally performed a subject sobriety take a look at, which they are saying Manuel carried out poorly. He reportedly defined to police {that a} prior meniscus harm in his proper knee made it tough to steadiness through the examination. A breathalyzer take a look at registered a blood alcohol content material of 0.000. Police collected a urine pattern for extra toxicology testing.
Manuel has not been formally charged in reference to the incident as of Friday night.
Florida’s athletics division acknowledged the incident in a quick assertion to Swamp247: “We’re conscious of the scenario with Devon Manuel. We’ll collect all of the details and monitor the scenario.”
Manuel appeared in three video games final season primarily as a reserve for Florida after transferring from Arkansas, the place he appeared in 10 video games with 4 begins in three seasons.