James Pearce Arrested - charges dropped

[JCHateSteve]

Dumb, but meh. It's not like he knocked over a Pilot station with a pellet gun.

 

[DonDiego]

Says they had to ask him repeatedly to step out of the vehicle.

Spencer Rattler was still stuck to his feet.

 

[90 Vol]

Why was that not just a citation? I'm a cop and I VERY rarely arrest anyone for driving charges unless they were a total a-hole. Knoxville police must be ridiculous.

Yes, Knoxville police are jackwagons when it comes to dealings with the football players.

 

[DeadByDaylightFan]

Yes, Knoxville police are jackwagons when it comes to dealings with the football players.

probably because most are failed football players

 

[Vol737]

Knoxville Police need some classes from the Tuscaloosa police about how to handle this sort of thing. Shake the perps hand, ask for a selfie, and get an autograph

I was going to say, this wouldn't have gotten nearly this far in Tuscaloosa.

 

[TnTech_Vol]

Iowa NIL funding KPD

 

[keenobserver]

Is suspicion of speeding now a crime?

 

[Flipdaddy]

Well he was not charged with that, so we shouldn't assume that's what happened.

Nobody ASSUMED it. That poster said there was possibly more to it. I said if!!! Go back and read what the dude posted before coming on here trying to call me out.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

I would think you of all people would understand why he was arrested. The way society treats officers today is embarrassing not to mention dangerous. I’m sure he earned that ride to the station.

Well I didn't know the whole story. Maybe try reading further into the thread and you'll see where I said I understood after being told how he acted.

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

You let people drive away on a suspended license after a traffic stop?

No I make them call a valid licensed driver to come pick them up. Do you think people should be taken to jail for license violations?

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

You'd be surprised how far being cordial and apologetic can get you with cops. Especially if you're white.

That last sentence is utterly stupid. Cops don't care what color you are. Act cordial and you'll be treated the same. Smh

 

[Lars]

I don't want to say anything bad about the Knoxville fuzz, just because KPD is the worst police department of any city I've ever lived anywhere in the world, by far and it is not even close. I do hope that
KPD does not give our football players the usual treatment in the van or jailhouse basement. They might not know much, but they should know better than that.

 

[Pride85]

Was he wearing a dress? Was he going against traffic? It could have been worse. If you know, you know.

I would more like, was he drinking, or did he cause an accident, did he physically assault an officer. Thankfully no in each case.

 

[Mccage]

EMBARRASSING! If we are going to compete with Georgia and Alabama we can't have our best defensive player driving a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. Somebody get him an upgrade ASAP!

Nick’s boy is showing him a Mercedes-AMG ASAP

 

[Mccage]

Guess we can put the transfer rumors to rest

Confirmed Troll right hear guys

 

[volfeeva]

Setting the bar, the new normal . Sad

 

[Exiled]

Why was he told to get out of his car for a speeding violation and suspended license? I’ve been stopped for speeding and forgot my license in my wallet at home and wasn’t told to get out of the car. Sounds like targeting.

 

[EastTNVol423]

Speeding???? he's definitely transferring to UGA isn't he?......

 

[rdwheelersc6181]

... at 8:30am, on Western Ave, why would anyone be driving 28MPH over the speed limit? For that matter, when is it ever ok to drive that fast? There doesn't appear to be any report on 'why' his license was suspended, but out of 12 possible reasons (in TN), 9 are really bad:

• Committing manslaughter as a result of negligent or careless driving
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Receiving two convictions for reckless driving within 12 months
• Possessing 5 or more grams of methamphetamines while driving a vehicle
• Using a vehicle while committing a felony
• Failing to stop after being in an accident that killed or injured someone
• Committing vehicle theft
• Failing to pay your traffic tickets
• Drag racing
• Driving away from a gas pump without paying
• Getting too many points on your license
• Failing to pay your court fines

I hate this kind of news for UT, especially when it could have been avoided had he obeyed the law, and simply complied with the officers' directives. Hope he's learned an important lesson about rules, authority, and civility.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

you can get arrested for driving on suspended if the cop is a prick

Or, if you're an A-hole to the cop during the stop like the report says Pearce was.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

... at 8:30am, on Western Ave, why would anyone be driving 28MPH over the speed limit? For that matter, when is it ever ok to drive that fast? There doesn't appear to be any report on 'why' his license was suspended, but out of 12 possible reasons (in TN), 9 are really bad:

• Committing manslaughter as a result of negligent or careless driving
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Receiving two convictions for reckless driving within 12 months
• Possessing 5 or more grams of methamphetamines while driving a vehicle
• Using a vehicle while committing a felony
• Failing to stop after being in an accident that killed or injured someone
• Committing vehicle theft
• Failing to pay your traffic tickets
• Drag racing
• Driving away from a gas pump without paying
• Getting too many points on your license
• Failing to pay your court fines

I hate this kind of news for UT, especially when it could have been avoided had he obeyed the law, and simply complied with the officers' directives. Hope he's learned an important lesson about rules, authority, and civility.

Thought I read it was suspended in NC.

 

[jarnol32]

So he got a ticket…

 

[CAVPUT]

Such a UT thing. Like I've said on multiple occasions....take the top player or three that we just can't afford to lose and watch it happen.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

It isn't rocket science.

Don't be a d**k when you're pulled over and keep your hands where the cop can see them and you're probably gonna be OK.

 

[JoeMiltonsAgent]

Is suspicion of speeding now a crime?

Said he was cited for doing 63 in a 35 mph zone.