Football Arrests, Gunfire, Criminal Friends-Pac Man Jones

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Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher said the team had no knowledge of two arrests involving cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones last year in Georgia -- a development that could allow the Titans and the NFL to suspend Jones without pay.

Fisher, appearing on a sports radio talk show, confirmed a report by The City Paper of Nashville that the Titans were not aware of two arrests in Fayette County, Ga., charging him with obstruction of an officer and possession of *********. The ********* charge against Jones was later dismissed, but Jones is due to appear on the obstruction charge later this month, The Tennessean of Nashville reported.

"We were unaware of what happened over a year ago," Fisher told WGFX-FM, The Tennessean reported.

"The organization feels the need to be able to trust each other, its players, and once that trust is violated on a repeated basis, then one could come to their own conclusions," Fisher said, according to The Tennessean.

According to the league's personal conduct policy, the team or the player must report an arrest or a criminal charge to the NFL, and failure to do so is considered detrimental conduct punishable by a four-game suspension without pay.

Jones has drawn police interest at least 10 times since the Titans made him their top draft pick in 2005. He now has the NFL's attention, too.

A week ago, NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed Jones' behavior is being reviewed under the league's personal conduct policy.

Jones' most recent brush with police was at a Las Vegas strip club where three people were shot -- one of the victims was left paralyzed -- on Feb. 19. No charges have been brought against Jones in that incident.

Atlanta attorney Manny Arora said Jones has not been convicted despite being accused repeatedly, because he has done nothing wrong in any of the incidents.

"No matter how the media may want to paint it, nobody gets that lucky," Arora said. "He's just made some poor decisions with the people he's associated with, and they're trying to drag him down."

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

 

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By Greg Garber
ESPN.com


The following are incidents in which Adam "Pacman" Jones, or people allegedly associated with him, have been involved since the Tennessee Titans drafted him in April 2005. There is only one charge pending against Jones. He will appear in court later this month to face obstruction charges stemming from a Feb. 6, 2006 arrest in Georgia.


July 13, 2005: Two weeks before training camp is scheduled to begin, Jones is arrested by Nashville police at Titans headquarters. He is charged with assault and felony vandalism stemming from a nightclub altercation.


Sept. 5, 2005: Six days before the season opener at Pittsburgh, Jones attends the annual Nashville Sports Council Kickoff Luncheon. Later, Jones has a loud, verbal tantrum when told he must wait in line for his vehicle, according to witnesses. He does not pay for valet service.

Oct. 25, 2005: Five days before the eighth game of the season, it is alleged by the state of West Virginia that Jones has violated the terms of his probation, going back to a suspended sentence after a barroom brawl during his freshman year at college. A judge extends his probation 90 days.


Feb. 6, 2006: Jones is arrested in Fayetteville, Ga., and charged with possession of *********. He is handcuffed after throwing a punch at an officer, according to police, and charged with a felony count of obstruction and two misdemeanors of obstructing police. The **** charge is dismissed in January 2007, although his mother Deborah and a friend, Marcus Bowens, are convicted of possession of *********. Jones will appear in court later this month to face the obstruction charges.


March 23, 2006: A Fayette County **** task force SWAT team serves a search warrant at the Georgia home Jones bought for his mother. When Jones steps out of his Corvette, a **** investigator notices that the car reeks of *********. Jones admits to police he has been smoking and that it will be several weeks before he is able to pass a **** test.

April 18, 2006: According to Nashville police, who cite surveillance camera footage, Jones is one of 12 people gathered at a gas station when a fight breaks out and gunshots are fired.


Aug. 25, 2006: Jones is arrested in Murfreesboro, Tenn., for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. At the Sweetwater Saloon, he is accused of assault by Toya Garth, who says Jones spit in her face and she spit back. A judge sentences Jones six months probation provided he stays out of further trouble.


Oct. 26, 2006: Jones is cited for misdemeanor assault at Club Mystic, a Nashville nightclub, where he allegedly spits in the face of a female college student. He is suspended for one game by the Titans, on Nov. 5 at Jacksonville.

Feb. 19, 2007: Jones is present when an early morning brawl breaks out at Minxx Gentlemen's Club in Las Vegas. Three people are shot. Club co-owner Robert Susnar claims the shooter -- still at large -- acted on Jones' behalf. Jones denies this. No charges have been brought against Jones.