According to the records of the jail, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was taken into custody early on Sunday morning on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving recklessly, and other offenses.
In the early morning hours of 4:35, Etienne, who is expected to be the starting running back for the Bulldogs, was taken into custody at the Athens-Clark County Jail.
He was released less than an hour later on bonds that totaled almost $1,800. Other offenses include failing to maintain a lane or driving improperly, as well as attaching objects that restrict vision through the windows or windshield, according to the records. In addition, the driver was charged with improper driving.
Whether or not Etienne had retained legal representation was not immediately apparent. In a statement, the university stated that it was aware of the arrest but that it would not have any further remark concerning the matter.
Etienne, who is 19 years old, is a midyear transfer from Florida, where he led the Gators with nine touchdowns in the previous season and emerged as one of the most creative playmakers for the team. In addition to being the younger brother of Travis Etienne, a former running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars and a former star for Clemson, he still has two years of eligibility left.
During the previous year, Coach Kirby Smart admitted that he had been having a difficult time finding ways to encourage his players to drive in a safe manner.
Devin Willock, an offensive lineman, and Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting staffer, were both killed in a collision in January 2023, just hours after Georgia celebrated its second consecutive national championship. The collision occurred while LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing.
According to the policy of the team, athletes who have been found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol are required to serve a suspension of at least one game. It is scheduled that Georgia will play Clemson in the first game of the season on August 31.
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