LSU’s Malik Nabers has been arrested for illegally carrying a weapon, and according to the report, he has been booked on a misdemeanor charge of illegal carrying of a weapon.
Apparently, Malik got no permit to carry the weapon. The New York Post got the details;
Louisiana State University wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested Monday night when police discovered a gun on him in the French Quarter neighborhood.
Police spotted what appeared to be an “L-shaped object” in Nabers’ front pants pocket while he was on Bourbon street, per NOLA.com.
The 19-year-old admitted he didn’t have a permit for the weapon when questioned by the officers.
Nabers was booked on a misdemeanor charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. The junior from Youngsville, La. was released and not required to post bail.
On Tuesday, Nabers appeared in Magistrate Court, where the the state opted not to pursue charges on the condition he not get the gun back, per court records.
According to ESPN, an LSU spokesperson said head coach Brian Kelly is aware of the incident and the university is continuing to gather information.
According to Louisiana law, illegally carrying a weapon is a misdemeanor charge that includes a maximum fine of $500 and a six-month sentence.
Nabers had a breakout season in 2022, including a notable performance in a beat down against Purdue in the Citrus Bowl where he threw a touchdown, caught one, and additionally racked up 163 recieving yards en route to a 63-7 Tigers win and MVP honors.
He concluded the season with 1,017 yards and three touchdowns for the Tigers, earning him a top spot in the team’s passing game moving forward.
The good news is the gun charge was dropped on condition the gun wasn’t returned to him.
“Based upon the lack of a previous criminal background and the individual currently being enrolled in college, we did not proceed with the misdemeanor gun-carrying charge against him at this time in exchange for his immediate and voluntary forfeiture of the firearm,” the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office said in a statement.
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