Georgia defensive back Ja’Marley Riddle arrested on speeding, two felony drug charges
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Key Points:
- Georgia defensive back Ja’Marley Riddle was arrested on May 8 in Brunswick, Georgia, facing two felony counts of possession of controlled substances and a misdemeanor speeding charge.
- Riddle was charged with possession of more than one ounce of marijuana and a Schedule 1 controlled substance, posting bonds totaling $16,526 and released the same day.
- Riddle transferred to Georgia from East Carolina University this offseason, has two seasons of eligibility left, and was limited in spring practice due to injury.
- This is the third driving-related arrest involving Georgia football players this year, following reckless driving charges for Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon in February.
- Georgia coach Kirby Smart emphasized ongoing efforts to educate players on safe driving, including mandatory defensive driving courses, acknowledging the challenges in preventing such incidents.