Crime Blotter: Florida CB Dijon Johnson faces four charges after gun/drugs/driving arrest

[BamaNation]

Florida CB Johnson faces 4 charges after arrest

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.

www.espn.com

Innocent until proven guilty … but you can’t cure stupid.

 

[Bama_N_Va]

I just have to ask here....do you think he was smoking dijon favored weed????

 

[Ledsteplin]

Reminds me of the Tony Mitchell incident.

 

[mdb-tpet]

All the talent in the world can't cover for (allegedly) stupid and illegal actions.

 

[Bazza]

Selling fake MaryJane for money?

Sounds like he could use a much better NIL rep!

 

[uafan4life]

Florida CB Johnson faces 4 charges after arrest

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.

www.espn.com

Innocent until proven guilty … but you can’t cure stupid.

I've never understood that line.

You certainly can fix stupid - it's just a very permanent solution...

 

[Bazza]

Napier said Johnson is enrolled in summer classes, participating in team activities and that disciplinary measures are being handled internally.

"We're gonna let things take their course," Napier said at SEC spring meetings, via the Orlando Sentinel. "We started some of that process with [Johnson] in-house already. He's back in summer school and he's working with our team. He's got good representation and we'll let it take its course."

"I think there's some lessons to be learned, and we'll keep it at that," Napier said. "I think that hopefully it will be a teachable moment not only for him but for the entire team and for young people in general."

Florida coach Billy Napier addresses status of DB Dijon Johnson after May arrest

Jonson faces two felony charges stemming from a May 2 arrest but remains with the team, according to Napier

www.cbssports.com

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Napier said Johnson is enrolled in summer classes, participating in team activities and that disciplinary measures are being handled internally.

"We're gonna let things take their course," Napier said at SEC spring meetings, via the Orlando Sentinel. "We started some of that process with [Johnson] in-house already. He's back in summer school and he's working with our team. He's got good representation and we'll let it take its course."

"I think there's some lessons to be learned, and we'll keep it at that," Napier said. "I think that hopefully it will be a teachable moment not only for him but for the entire team and for young people in general."

Florida coach Billy Napier addresses status of DB Dijon Johnson after May arrest

Jonson faces two felony charges stemming from a May 2 arrest but remains with the team, according to Napier

www.cbssports.com

You could almost hear those very words coming from Nick Saban's mouth.

 

[Tidewater]

Napier said Johnson is enrolled in summer classes, participating in team activities and that disciplinary measures are being handled internally.

"We're gonna let things take their course," Napier said at SEC spring meetings, via the Orlando Sentinel. "We started some of that process with [Johnson] in-house already. He's back in summer school and he's working with our team. He's got good representation and we'll let it take its course."

"I think there's some lessons to be learned, and we'll keep it at that," Napier said. "I think that hopefully it will be a teachable moment not only for him but for the entire team and for young people in general."

Florida coach Billy Napier addresses status of DB Dijon Johnson after May arrest

Jonson faces two felony charges stemming from a May 2 arrest but remains with the team, according to Napier

www.cbssports.com

Coach Saban attemnpted to allow wayward players a chance to recover. Sometimes it worked out. Sometimes it did not. It is poor leadership to shoot a young man in the head and throw him overboard (metaphorically).
That said, holy cow. This player displayed poor judgment starting with refusing to get out of the vehicle when told to.
Cops love it when people refuse to do what they say and will frequently respond by saying, "Oh, you don't want to get out of your car? Okay. Never mind. You are free to go about your business."

 

[bamaga]

Coach Saban attemnpted to allow wayward players a chance to recover. Sometimes it worked out. Sometimes it did not. It is poor leadership to shoot a young man in the head and throw him overboard (metaphorically).
That said, holy cow. This player displayed poor judgment starting with refusing to get out of the vehicle when told to.
Cops love it when people refuse to do what they say and will frequently respond by saying, "Oh, you don't want to get out of your car? Okay. Never mind. You are rree to go about your business."

Ahh, the Muhsin Muhammad story. Never gets old. I agree with the story. But, it doesn’t apply to every situation, So coaches get inconsistent results. Let’s hope this kid’s daughter graduates from Princeton or other fine academic institution too.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Florida CB Johnson faces 4 charges after arrest

Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.

www.espn.com

Innocent until proven guilty … but you can’t cure stupid.

He can always Portal to Auburn...

 

[DawgAlum2054]

Florida Gators player arrested after traveling 150 mph while fleeing from police with marijuana: report

A rising freshman football player at Florida spent three days in jail after getting into a high-speed chase with police.

www.fox13news.com

Since we have an entire thread dedicated to arrests at UGA, just through I would bring this up here.

Last summer, a Florida player ran from police and had marijuana in their vehicle once caught.

"According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website, he was hit with five charges: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (a felony), obstruction of law enforcement officers, speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving while having a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving."


I believe he played in 12 games last season after this happened....

 

[CB4]

Florida Gators player arrested after traveling 150 mph while fleeing from police with marijuana: report

A rising freshman football player at Florida spent three days in jail after getting into a high-speed chase with police.

www.fox13news.com

Since we have an entire thread dedicated to arrests at UGA, just through I would bring this up here.

Last summer, a Florida player ran from police and had marijuana in their vehicle once caught.

"According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website, he was hit with five charges: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (a felony), obstruction of law enforcement officers, speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving while having a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving."


I believe he played in 12 games last season after this happened....

I don’t think you understand. Napier decided “making him play in 12 games WAS his punishment”. He was really, really, really tired after each and every game.
That should teach him a lesson. We aren’t “soft” here in Gainesville…..

 

[BamaNation]

A bit of a rant here but I've kinda reached my limit on this stuff now that these guys are getting legit bags of money and yet are still not really being held accountable by schools / coaches ... "we started things internally" = "he has to show up a few times a week and have 'counseling' with one of our sports counselors and then he has to run up/down the ben hill griffin steps in the florida heat every now and then and we got him a good lawyer so he'll probably plead it down to a minor reckless driving charge and we're good to go for 2025!"

There really should be a conference / P4-wide rule / standard on these things...
For example...

• You're caught with ANY amount of FEDERALLY illegal drugs: 3 game suspension, no questions asked. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• If you're caught with an amount of drugs that indicate you're a seller: Done for 2 years. Must reapply to the conference. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• You're caught with a gun + drugs: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• You're a sexual assault offender: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI resulting in a death: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI of any kind: Done for a year + 12 steps.
• Felons should never be able to play again, etc.
• Etc. Etc.

Some standards need to be out there to hold these professional athletes and their coaches accountable so they understand the seriousness of their offenses.

I'm not sure why coaches EVER get to decide punishment on these things.

Suspensions should happen immediately. Justice takes time, sure. SO, if acquitted, you get the amount of time you were out back. There are always "what if's" but if you put these standards in place with no exceptions, that puts the onus on the player to make sure s/he stays out of trouble and out of situations that could get him/her in trouble. It's a privilege to play, not a right. You have a right to a fair trial and all that jazz. You don't have a right to be on a college athletics team.

And I don't want to hear anything about "mary jane is ok, they're just doing what society does, it's for their pain, ... yada yada."

In this particular situation with Johnson, why would you (as a coach or a parent ever want this guy back in your locker room and allow him "to workout" with other players ? I don' t understand that at all.

 

[Tidewater]

A bit of a rant here but I've kinda reached my limit on this stuff now that these guys are getting legit bags of money and yet are still not really being held accountable by schools / coaches ... "we started things internally" = "he has to show up a few times a week and have 'counseling' with one of our sports counselors and then he has to run up/down the ben hill griffin steps in the florida heat every now and then and we got him a good lawyer so he'll probably plead it down to a minor reckless driving charge and we're good to go for 2025!"

There really should be a conference / P4-wide rule / standard on these things...
For example...

• You're caught with ANY amount of FEDERALLY illegal drugs: 3 game suspension, no questions asked. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• If you're caught with an amount of drugs that indicate you're a seller: Done for 2 years. Must reapply to the conference. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• You're caught with a gun + drugs: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• You're a sexual assault offender: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI resulting in a death: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI of any kind: Done for a year + 12 steps.
• Felons should never be able to play again, etc.
• Etc. Etc.

Some standards need to be out there to hold these professional athletes and their coaches accountable so they understand the seriousness of their offenses.

I'm not sure why coaches EVER get to decide punishment on these things.

Suspensions should happen immediately. Justice takes time, sure. SO, if acquitted, you get the amount of time you were out back. There are always "what if's" but if you put these standards in place with no exceptions, that puts the onus on the player to make sure s/he stays out of trouble and out of situations that could get him/her in trouble. It's a privilege to play, not a right. You have a right to a fair trial and all that jazz. You don't have a right to be on a college athletics team.

And I don't want to hear anything about "mary jane is ok, they're just doing what society does, it's for their pain, ... yada yada."

In this particular situation with Johnson, why would you (as a coach or a parent ever want this guy back in your locker room and allow him "to workout" with other players ? I don' t understand that at all.

Commish!

 

[DawgAlum2054]

A bit of a rant here but I've kinda reached my limit on this stuff now that these guys are getting legit bags of money and yet are still not really being held accountable by schools / coaches ... "we started things internally" = "he has to show up a few times a week and have 'counseling' with one of our sports counselors and then he has to run up/down the ben hill griffin steps in the florida heat every now and then and we got him a good lawyer so he'll probably plead it down to a minor reckless driving charge and we're good to go for 2025!"

There really should be a conference / P4-wide rule / standard on these things...
For example...

• You're caught with ANY amount of FEDERALLY illegal drugs: 3 game suspension, no questions asked. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• If you're caught with an amount of drugs that indicate you're a seller: Done for 2 years. Must reapply to the conference. Automatic. Whether it was yours or your homie's in the passenger seat.
• You're caught with a gun + drugs: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• You're a sexual assault offender: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI resulting in a death: You're outta here. No opportunity to play in a P4 ever again.
• DUI of any kind: Done for a year + 12 steps.
• Felons should never be able to play again, etc.
• Etc. Etc.

Some standards need to be out there to hold these professional athletes and their coaches accountable so they understand the seriousness of their offenses.

I'm not sure why coaches EVER get to decide punishment on these things.

Suspensions should happen immediately. Justice takes time, sure. SO, if acquitted, you get the amount of time you were out back. There are always "what if's" but if you put these standards in place with no exceptions, that puts the onus on the player to make sure s/he stays out of trouble and out of situations that could get him/her in trouble. It's a privilege to play, not a right. You have a right to a fair trial and all that jazz. You don't have a right to be on a college athletics team.

And I don't want to hear anything about "mary jane is ok, they're just doing what society does, it's for their pain, ... yada yada."

In this particular situation with Johnson, why would you (as a coach or a parent ever want this guy back in your locker room and allow him "to workout" with other players ? I don' t understand that at all.

excellent post

I’ll add to it just a little

I know it’s “innocent until proven guilty,” but some things really aren’t that way. It’s more “guilty until agreeing upon a lesser penalty”

what I mean by that is let’s say, running from the cops with the lights off at 150 mph. Thats not really a negotiation, it happened. It’s not a he said she said scenario

there are instances where a player is accused of rape for example. Most schools have in place where the player is kicked off the team until/if the charges are cleared. Sometimes I feel for these guys (innocent ones) because it’s more of a he said she said scenario.

so if a school can have in place black and white kick them off the team for a charge such as rape/sexual assault that is he said she said, why can’t they automatically kick them off for running from the police?

well…. We know why

 

[Bazza]

Since we have an entire thread dedicated to arrests at UGA, just through I would bring this up here.

Last summer, a Florida player ran from police and had marijuana in their vehicle once caught.

"According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website, he was hit with five charges: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (a felony), obstruction of law enforcement officers, speeding in excess of maximum limits, driving while having a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving."


I believe he played in 12 games last season after this happened....

Speaking of Georgia.......how about not sending us any more of your players!

Incoming Florida football freshman arrested on felony dating violence charge

An underage Florida football freshman has been arrested on a felony false imprisonment (dating violence) felony charge after altercation with female.

www.gainesville.com

The article doesn't actually name the accused but when they wrote this....it's not hard to figure it out.....

At close to 400 pounds, the accused outweighed the alleged victim by more than 200 pounds, the police report said.

Decommitted from Georgia and chose Florida over Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas and Vanderbilt, among others.

 

[DawgAlum2054]

Speaking of Georgia.......how about not sending us any more of your players!

Incoming Florida football freshman arrested on felony dating violence charge

An underage Florida football freshman has been arrested on a felony false imprisonment (dating violence) felony charge after altercation with female.

www.gainesville.com

The article doesn't actually name the accused but when they wrote this....it's not hard to figure it out.....

At close to 400 pounds, the accused outweighed the alleged victim by more than 200 pounds, the police report said.

no blue font here. I am SO glad they did not commit to Georgia, i could not imagine the news.

 

[bamaslammer]

Accountability is gone. These guys would make great politicians when their playing days are over.