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Titans wide receiver Brandon Jones was arrested and issued a citation at Nashville International Airport on Friday for carrying a loaded .32 caliber gun in his baggage, an airport spokesperson confirmed.
Jones was arrested at around 11:40 a.m. and charged with a misdemeanor citation of unlawful possession of a firearm. He was released and allowed to proceed on a flight to Phoenix.Spokesperson Mary Margaret Miller said the gun was loaded with seven rounds, but none were in the chamber. She said the Department of Public Safety, which is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, handled the arrest, charge and citation.
Jones issued a statement through his agent, Craig Domann:
“Today I was cited for carrying a handgun when going through security at Nashville International Airport. Obviously I did not know I was carrying my gun. This morning I grabbed a bag and placed my clothing in the bag, then rushed to the airport. I had forgotten that the last time I had used the bag was when I went target shooting.
“I fully cooperated with authorities who confiscated the handgun at the security gate. I have a license for the handgun and a permit for carrying one. Realizing that I was not intentionally carrying the handgun nor did I have any intention of harming anyone, I was allowed to board my airplane and continue my travels.
“I want to apologize for any embarrassment this might cause my family, the Titans organization or my teammates.”
The Titans said they were aware of the developments but had no comment.
Jones had 21 receptions and two touchdowns last season, his third in the NFL.
Titans wide receiver Brandon Jones was arrested and issued a citation at Nashville International Airport on Friday for carrying a loaded .32 caliber gun in his baggage, an airport spokesperson confirmed.
Jones was arrested at around 11:40 a.m. and charged with a misdemeanor citation of unlawful possession of a firearm. He was released and allowed to proceed on a flight to Phoenix.Spokesperson Mary Margaret Miller said the gun was loaded with seven rounds, but none were in the chamber. She said the Department of Public Safety, which is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, handled the arrest, charge and citation.
Jones issued a statement through his agent, Craig Domann:
“Today I was cited for carrying a handgun when going through security at Nashville International Airport. Obviously I did not know I was carrying my gun. This morning I grabbed a bag and placed my clothing in the bag, then rushed to the airport. I had forgotten that the last time I had used the bag was when I went target shooting.
“I fully cooperated with authorities who confiscated the handgun at the security gate. I have a license for the handgun and a permit for carrying one. Realizing that I was not intentionally carrying the handgun nor did I have any intention of harming anyone, I was allowed to board my airplane and continue my travels.
“I want to apologize for any embarrassment this might cause my family, the Titans organization or my teammates.”
The Titans said they were aware of the developments but had no comment.
Jones had 21 receptions and two touchdowns last season, his third in the NFL.
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