James Wilder Jr., a sophomore running back for the Florida State Seminoles, has been arrested after attempting to prevent a law enforcement officer from arresting his girlfriend, Bianca Carmada. He was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence, according to the processing officer. Carmada was being arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of criminal mischief.
Sources tell Tomahawk Nation that Wilder allegedly grabbed his girlfriend away from the deputy as he was trying to arrest her and then slapped the deputy's hand. The deputy did not sustain any bodily injuries.
Wilder played sparingly as a freshman as he attempted to learn the playbook and become acclimated to the system.
Florida State's policy is typically to suspend those charged with a felony until the case has been resolved. Sources tell Tomahawk Nation that Wilder does not have a prior criminal record.