Chiefs Star Justyn Ross Arrested For $25k In Criminal Damage
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on October 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
Kansas City Chiefs star Justyn Ross has been arrested in Kansas on Monday for $25,000 of criminal damage.
Jail records show the 23-year-old was arrested on a charge of criminal damage of $25,000. As of Tuesday morning, he remains in custody.
Justyn Ross Arrested, Remains In Custody
The NFL wide receiver, who is one of Patrick Mahomes's targets on the Kansas City Chiefs, was placed behind bars on Monday, per ESPN.
Ross was booked into the Johnson County Jail on a charge of criminal damage of more than $1,000 but less than $25,000, according to a booking report from the sheriff's office in Johnson County, Kansas, ESPN reported. He remains in custody, but according to court records, he is set to face a judge later Tuesday afternoon.
The Chiefs said they are aware of the arrest but had no comment. Further details surrounding the arrest were not made immediately available.
Justyn Ross joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He did not play in his rookie season due to injuries, but this year, he has been a crucial part of the team, being one of Patrick Mahomes's targets. He has played in all seven games thus far, recording three catches for 34 yards.
Prior to this NFL season, Chiefs Reporter Jesse Newell noted that, "Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Rashee Rice/Justyn Ross would start out as 'package' players. The hope is they produce enough to graduate & become every-down WRs later in season. Right now, Skyy Moore is one of those every-down guys. Veach expects a 'big jump' from Skyy this year."
Chris Olave Arrested For Reckless Driving
The news of Ross's arrest comes just moments after The Blast reported on another NFL star, Chris Olave, who plays for the New Orleans Saints, was arrested Monday night after he allegedly drove 70mph in a 35mph zone.
The star wide receiver allegedly drove recklessly on a street in Louisiana as officers say Olave was going 70 MPH in a 35 MPH zone in a mixed business/residential area. Citizens who live in the area have previously complained of people speeding.
Olave was driving his Dodge Charger when he “recklessly maneuvering between lanes and around other drivers on the roadway” in addition to driving double the speed limit.
Derion Kendrick Arrested On Gun Charge
Plus, last week, The Blast reported on NFL player Derion Kendrick as he was arrested just hours after helping the Los Angeles Rams win against the Arizona Cardinals. According to jail records, the 23-year-old was pulled over early Monday morning, October 16, for a traffic violation, but during the stop, police officers found a gun and marijuana in his car.
Los Angeles Rams starting cornerback Derion Kendrick was arrested following a traffic stop on the morning of Monday, October 16. Kendrick was booked at 2:14 AM PT (5:14 AM ET) on a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
