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Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested in Georgia for Speeding
sports6 days ago

Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested in Georgia for Speeding

Nolan Smith, the Eagles' fourth-year edge defender, was reportedly arrested in Georgia for speeding and reckless driving after allegedly driving well over 130 mph; a mugshot circulated online and local outlets confirmed the arrest, though PhillyVoice has not independently verified the exact speed. The report comes amid a string of speeding incidents among NFL players, but no suspensions have followed, and the Eagles hope to have Smith healthy for the 2026 season after a year hampered by a triceps injury; they also exercised his fifth-year option for 2027.

Nolan Smith Arrest Raises Questions After Georgia Speeding Incident
sports6 days ago

Nolan Smith Arrest Raises Questions After Georgia Speeding Incident

Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia for allegedly speeding at nearly twice the limit and driving recklessly. The incident follows a 2022 arrest for speeding in a construction zone with a suspended license. The Eagles recently exercised his fifth-year option for 2027 and are hoping he rebounds from an injury-plagued 2025 season to earn a long-term contract extension.

Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea
entertainment17 days ago

Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea

Britney Spears posted about her 'spiritual journey' on Instagram after pleading guilty to a California wet-reckless driving violation stemming from a March arrest. She received one day in jail (time served) and 12 months of probation; she did not appear in court and was represented by attorney Michael A. Goldstein. The charge was reduced from a DUI, and details about the substance involved were not disclosed.

UNC professor urges crackdown on Belichick-era Tar Heels' off-field conduct
sports17 days ago

UNC professor urges crackdown on Belichick-era Tar Heels' off-field conduct

UNC professor Mark Peifer is calling on university leadership to rein in football players associated with Bill Belichick after WRAL reported multiple speeding tickets and reckless driving incidents, including alleged parking in handicap spaces, with the athletics department saying it has addressed the issues within the program.

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea
entertainment22 days ago

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Ventura County in a DUI case and was sentenced to 12 months of probation, avoiding jail after agreeing to a 'wet reckless' plea; she did not attend the court hearing, with her lawyer entering the plea on her behalf, following a March arrest and an April rehab stay amid renewed public scrutiny of her life and past conservatorship.

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video
local2 months ago

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video

Police released dashcam and bodycam video showing former WWE chief Vince McMahon driving a 2024 Bentley Continental GT at more than 100 mph on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, before rear‑ending a BMW and skidding into a guardrail. He was cited for reckless driving and following too closely and later entered a pretrial probation program that will erase the charges next October if completed, along with a $1,000 charitable donation. McMahon told investigators he was on his granddaughter’s birthday errand, and no one was seriously injured in the July 24, 2025 crash.

Vince McMahon’s 2025 crash captured on bodycam after allegedly speeding over 100 mph
world3 months ago

Vince McMahon’s 2025 crash captured on bodycam after allegedly speeding over 100 mph

Connecticut state police released bodycam footage showing Vince McMahon driving a Bentley at over 100 mph, swerving into the left lane and rear-ending a car, totaling his vehicle on Route 15 near Westport. McMahon told the trooper he hadn’t driven recently, denied attempting to evade, and apologized, calling himself a “stupid fool.” The other driver, Barbara Doran, said she was lucky to be unharmed. McMahon faced misdemeanor reckless driving and following too closely charges and later entered a pretrial program that could lead to dismissal if he meets conditions, including a $1,000 donation and maintaining licensing and insurance.

UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter
sports3 months ago

UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter

Two University of Georgia football players, Darren Ikinnagbon and Christopher Cole, were arrested after allegedly driving over 100 mph on the Athens Perimeter near Olympic Drive. Ikinnagbon faced an additional charge for following another vehicle too closely. They were booked into the county jail and released on minimal cash bail; incident report details were not yet available.

UGA Linebackers Face Reckless-Driving Charges Amid Program's Off-Season Issues
college-football3 months ago

UGA Linebackers Face Reckless-Driving Charges Amid Program's Off-Season Issues

Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor reckless-driving charges. Cole faced reckless driving and exceeding the maximum limit; Ikinnagbon faced reckless driving, exceeding the maximum limit and following too closely. Bonds were posted after bookings in the evening. A team spokesperson said the program is aware and gathering information, with no further comment. The arrests follow a pattern of driving-related incidents in Georgia’s program, which previously saw players leave the team. Cole contributed 59 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season, while Ikinnagbon appeared in five games and is expected to have a larger role in 2026.

Cocaine-Fueled Snow Plow Crash on First Day on the Job in Fairfield
crime3 months ago

Cocaine-Fueled Snow Plow Crash on First Day on the Job in Fairfield

On his first day plowing for a Connecticut company, 46-year-old Mark Keene allegedly used three bumps of cocaine before his snow-plow crashed into a porch, crossed a yard, and rammed a garage in Fairfield. Police found him with slurred speech and foam at the mouth; Narcan was administered, and toxicology later showed cocaine, benzodiazepines and cannabinoids. Keene turned himself in Jan. 8 on charges of reckless driving and operating under the influence, with a Feb. 25 court date.

Tragic Ybor City Crash Kills Four and Injures Eleven During Police Chase
world6 months ago

Tragic Ybor City Crash Kills Four and Injures Eleven During Police Chase

A vehicle driven recklessly by 22-year-old Silas Sampson crashed into pedestrians outside a business on E. 7th Avenue in Tampa, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. The driver was pursued by police after being observed street racing and driving at high speeds, ultimately losing control and causing the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.