Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested on Wednesday night with charges related to carrying concealed weapons and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
This is the second time that Lattimore has been arrested in the last four and a half years for a weapons-related charge. The arrest occurred near Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday evening.
The Commanders have been made aware of the arrest and said they have notified the NFL and are working with the league office, and currently don't have further comment.
Here is more on the weapons charges that Lattimore is facing.
Marshon Lattimore arrest details
Lattimore was arrested on Wednesday, January 7, per WUSA, on weapons charges. The specific chargers were carrying concealed weapons and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
The Commanders released a statement that said, "We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We are in communication with the NFL League Office and have no further comment at this time."
Lattimore was arrested at approximately 6:14 p.m. ET in Cuyahoga County near Cleveland, Ohio.
Marshon Lattimore charges
Lattimore was arrested on "charges of carrying concealed weapons and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, according to police."
Marshon Lattimore arrest history
This is not the first time that the Commanders' cornerback has been arrested. Lattimore was arrested back in March 2021. He was a passenger in a car that was stopped for traffic violations. Lattimore was found to have a gun on him that was both loaded and stolen. He was initially charged with a fourth-degree felony for "possessing a loaded handgun that was believed to be stolen."
Lattimore eventually pled guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge of "failing to promptly inform officers that he was carrying a concealed handgun." He was sentenced to one year of probation and had to pay a $1,000 fine.
This article will be updated with news as it is released.