Indiana University basketball players Xavier Johnson and Lee Mariotti were arrested in connection with a reckless driving incident early Sunday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff.
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University basketball player Xavier Johnson and a fellow teammate were arrested in connection with a reckless driving incident early Sunday, police say.
Johnson was seen speeding and fled an attempted traffic stop with two teammates in the vehicle with him, according to Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain. Around 3:22 a.m., a Monroe County Sheriff's deputy clocked a Dodge Charger going about 90mph on Walnut Street in downtown Bloomington. The deputy attempted to stop the car, but the vehicle continued fleeing and went into an apartment complex north of Walnut Street, Swain said.The deputy later saw Johnson get out of the driver's seat and move to the back seat as another passenger climbed into the driver's seat, pretending to be the driver. A third occupant did not move from his seat.
Jonathan Campbell, senior assistant athletic director for IU, released the following statement Sunday afternoon: "Indiana University Athletics and the men’s basketball program are aware of the charges involving Xavier Johnson. IU Athletics will continue to gather facts, cooperate with and monitor the legal process, and take further action as the evolving situation warrants.
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