As first reported by WVUA-TV reporter Travis Leder, Bills DT Marcell Dareus was arrested and released Monday night in Cleburne County, Alabama, for possession of synthetic marijuana.
BREAKING: Cleburne County Sheriff confirms former UA and current Buffalo #Bills DL Marcell Dareus arrested. More details to follow. @wvuatv
— Travis Leder (@travisleder) May 7, 2014
MORE: According to Cleburne Co. Sheriff's Office, Dareus taken in by State Trooper last night. Was released within the hour. @nfl @wvuatv
— Travis Leder (@travisleder) May 7, 2014
A source tells me Marcell Dareus was in possession of synthetic cannabis, or "spice". @wvuatv #bills @buffalobills @nfl
— Travis Leder (@travisleder) May 7, 2014
This isn’t a good look for a guy who has had his share of off field troubles since being picked No.3 overall in the 2011 draft. Buffalo only recently exercised the fifth-year option on Dareus’ rookie contract, which will keep him with the team through the 2015 season.
UPDATE: According to Leder, Dareus was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after initially being pulled over for speeding.
AL State Troopers: @buffalobills DL Marcell Dareus was arrested for felony poss. of controlled substance and poss. of drug paraphernalia.
— Travis Leder (@travisleder) May 7, 2014
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