Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson arrested on racing, reckless driving charges

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson was arrested Wednesday night time on two misdemeanor driving costs stemming from a Jan. 10 incident, simply at some point after the Bulldogs received the College Football Playoff nationwide championship recreation for the second yr in a row. 

Dumas-Johnson, 22, was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail at round 6:30 p.m. and was charged with two misdemeanor counts of racing on a freeway/streets and reckless driving, in accordance with jail information. 

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP National Championship Football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023.

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP National Championship Football recreation at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News through Getty Images)

A every day log from the University of Georgia Police Department revealed {that a} warrant for Dumas-Johnson’s arrest was issued on Tuesday after officers noticed his automobile touring at excessive speeds earlier than fleeing the scene on Jan. 10 at round 8 p.m. 

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“Warrants issued 02/21/23, charges resulted from the investigation into an officer’s observation of two vehicles traveling beside each other on College Station Road in a reckless manner at high speeds that fled the area upon sight of the officer,” the every day log learn. 

Georgia launched a press release Wednesday however didn’t particularly title Dumas-Johnson. 

Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs, celebrates in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9, 2023 in Inglewood, California. 

Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs, celebrates within the fourth quarter in opposition to the TCU Horned Frogs within the College Football Playoff National Championship recreation at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9, 2023 in Inglewood, California.  ( Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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“We are aware of a report relating to a January 10 incident on College Station Road involving one of our student-athletes. The alleged conduct does not reflect our program’s values or the high standards we have established,” the assertion learn, through FOX5.  

“As this is an open matter involving a student, we are not able to provide any additional information at this time and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement.”

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, forces TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan, #15, out of the pocket during the Georgia Bulldogs game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, forces TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan, #15, out of the pocket through the Georgia Bulldogs recreation versus the TCU Horned Frogs within the College Football Playoff National Championship recreation on Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire through Getty Images)

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Dumas-Johnson completed his sophomore season with All-SEC 2nd Team honors after beginning in each recreation for the Bulldogs. He tied because the staff’s main tackler with 64 complete stops and led the staff in tackles for loss with eight.

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