Report: Six Kentucky football players charged with burglary
Six Kentucky Wildcats football players have been charged with burglary dating back to a March 2021 incident, according to Kristen Pflum of FOX 56 Lexington. The players being charged are Reuben Adams, Robert McClain, Andru Phillips, Earnest Sanders, Vito Tisdale, and Joel Williams.
“On Saturday, March 6, 2021, there was a private party being thrown at a residence,” a statement read. “During the party, three individuals entered the residence uninvited and were asked to leave. The individuals became upset and threatened they would return.
“A short time later, the three individuals returned with additional subjects. The group forced their way into the residence. One suspect was observed pointing a firearm at a victim.
“As a result of the investigation, the six suspects listed have been charged with Burglary 1st Degree. Mr. Devito Tisdale has also been charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree based on being identified as the suspect pointing a handgun at one of the victims.”
Following the news of the arrests, both the University and head coach Mark Stoops released statements.
"The institution and athletics department take these matters very seriously," Kentucky's statement read. "We are closely evaluating this issue before determining next steps."
"I am aware of the situation that arose today," Stoops' statement read. "Out of respect for the legal process, I cannot comment on the charges. We have been aware of this matter since March, as we withheld the players from team activities while a student conduct review was held. Based on the outcome of the review, the players returned to activity in June. We are evaluating the current situation as we receive more information."
All six arrested members are part of Kentucky’s 2020 recruiting class. Adams, Phillips, and Sanders IV are all redshirt-freshmen while McClain, Tisdale and Williams are all sophomores.
Of the six men arrested, Tisdale is the highest-rated prospect and played in all 10 games last season as a safety.
The University has not yet commented on the arrests. Kentucky opens its season on Sept. 4 with a home game vs. Louisiana-Monroe at noon ET.
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Six Kentucky Wildcats football players have been charged with burglary dating back to a March 2021 incident, according to Kristen Pflum of FOX 56 Lexington. The players being charged are Reuben Adams, Robert McClain, Andru Phillips, Earnest Sanders, Vito Tisdale, and Joel Williams.
“On Saturday, March 6, 2021, there was a private party being thrown at a residence,” a statement read. “During the party, three individuals entered the residence uninvited and were asked to leave. The individuals became upset and threatened they would return.
“A short time later, the three individuals returned with additional subjects. The group forced their way into the residence. One suspect was observed pointing a firearm at a victim.
“As a result of the investigation, the six suspects listed have been charged with Burglary 1st Degree. Mr. Devito Tisdale has also been charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree based on being identified as the suspect pointing a handgun at one of the victims.”
Following the news of the arrests, both the University and head coach Mark Stoops released statements.
"The institution and athletics department take these matters very seriously," Kentucky's statement read. "We are closely evaluating this issue before determining next steps."
"I am aware of the situation that arose today," Stoops' statement read. "Out of respect for the legal process, I cannot comment on the charges. We have been aware of this matter since March, as we withheld the players from team activities while a student conduct review was held. Based on the outcome of the review, the players returned to activity in June. We are evaluating the current situation as we receive more information."
All six arrested members are part of Kentucky’s 2020 recruiting class. Adams, Phillips, and Sanders IV are all redshirt-freshmen while McClain, Tisdale and Williams are all sophomores.
Of the six men arrested, Tisdale is the highest-rated prospect and played in all 10 games last season as a safety.
The University has not yet commented on the arrests. Kentucky opens its season on Sept. 4 with a home game vs. Louisiana-Monroe at noon ET.
https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/Article/Report-Six-Kentucky-football-players-charged-with-burglary--169367390/
