New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones was arrested Friday night at Logan Airport after security reportedly found two loaded guns in his luggage.
According to CBS News Boston’s Transportation Security Administration, Jones was en route to Los Angeles with a gun in his carry-on bag and tried to bring it on the plane, but routine X-rays detected the gun. report.
Massachusetts State Police arrested Jones and held him at the Boston State Police Logan Airport Barracks. report. Bail was set at $50,000.
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Jones, 25 — drafted Selected by Patriots in 4th round (121st overall) of 2022 draft – facing multiple charges according to To CBS News Boston. This includes carrying a loaded firearm, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and possession of large-capacity feeding devices. (RELATED: Report: Florida Judge Orders Arrest of Former NFL Star Antonio Brown)
The TSA says travelers are allowed “to transport unloaded firearms in locked, hard-sided containers as checked baggage only.” website.
“Earlier today, we were informed that Jack Jones had been arrested at Logan Airport. said CBS News Boston.
Jones’ rookie season ended last December after the team’s suspension for unspecified club rule violations, according to ESPN. report. He appeared in 13 games, recording 30 tackles, two interceptions, one force fumble and one fumble recovery.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick said in March that suspensions are a thing of the past, according to ESPN. Jones was in the starting lineup for spring practice, which ended Friday.
CBS News Boston reported that Jones’ arraignment is scheduled for next week in East Boston District Court.
