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some of them are working harder than others....
Along with legal problems, Indianapolis Colts starting safety Mike Doss faces possible disciplinary actions from the team and NFL after being arrested over the weekend in downtown Akron, Ohio, on charges of firing a handgun into the air near a crowded nightclub.
According to an arrest report obtained by The Star from the Akron Police Department, Doss was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a fourth-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of discharging a firearm within the city limits, inducing panic and obstructing official business. The incident occurred at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in an Akron nightclub district.
The arrest report states that Doss, 24, "fired five-six rounds in the air from a .40 cal. handgun" and that he "was approximately 50-75 yards away from a crowded bar while the establishment was closing and patrons were exiting."
Sgt. David Hammond told The Canton (Ohio) Republic officers who responded to the scene found shell casings on the ground and discovered the handgun in the trunk of Doss' black Mercedes. The arrest report said Doss refused to cooperate when questioned, resulting in the obstruction charge.
Two people with Doss also were arrested on charges of obstructing police business. Doss was not cited on any alcohol charges; however, in a category labeled "Suspected of Using:," Sgt. T.A. Givens, the arresting officer, placed a checkmark in the "alcohol" box.
The Akron Beacon Journal reported Doss was released Sunday afternoon from Summit County Jail after posing $1,000 bond, 10 percent of the $10,000 bond set by Akron Municipal Court Judge John Holcomb.
Doss is scheduled to appear in Akron Municipal Court today.
Messages left with a woman at Doss' home in Canton and at the home of Tom Condon, Doss' agent, were not immediately returned. Craig Kelley, Colts vice president of public relations, said the team was aware of the situation but would have no comment.
The NFL is explicit regarding players who run afoul of its conduct policy.
A player who is convicted of a criminal violation, or admits to one while pleading to a lesser charge, is subject to discipline at the discretion of commissioner Paul Tagliabue. That may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the league. A player convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period to be determined by the commissioner.
All players charged with criminal activity are required to undergo an immediate, mandatory clinical evaluation and, if directed, appropriate league-supervised counseling.
There is precedent for a team to punish a player when the league doesn't. In 2001, the New York Jets fined safety Damien Robinson $30,000 after police discovered an assault rifle and ammunition in the trunk of his car.
Doss has started 24 of 25 regular-season games since the Colts selected him in the second round of the 2003 draft. He started 15 games as a rookie but a hamstring injury limited him to nine starts last season. In two seasons, the hard-hitting safety has collected three interceptions and 100 tackles while forcing seven fumbles.
Losing Doss for any length of time would be a blow to the Colts defense. He is expected to start this season alongside Bob Sanders, the team's second-round draft pick in 2004. The potential backups at safety -- Gerome Sapp, rookie Matt Giordano, Brandon Lynch, Waine Bacon and Daryl Dixon -- share zero NFL starts.
Doss is the fifth Colts player to encounter off-the-field problems since January.
Last week, rookie cornerback Marlin Jackson was sued for $10 million by a Michigan man stemming from a 2003 assault incident in Ann Arbor, Mich., after which Jackson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and completed community service and a one-year probation.
In March, wide receiver Marvin Harrison was sued for unspecified damages for his role in an altercation before the NFL's Pro Bowl in Honolulu.
Also in March, cornerback Joseph Jefferson was placed on probation and sentenced to community service for a 2004 drunken driving violation. Defensive tackle Montae Reagor appeared in a Littleton, Colo., court in January in connection with felony and misdemeanor charges. He allegedly made threatening phone calls to a former girlfriend.
Along with legal problems, Indianapolis Colts starting safety Mike Doss faces possible disciplinary actions from the team and NFL after being arrested over the weekend in downtown Akron, Ohio, on charges of firing a handgun into the air near a crowded nightclub.
According to an arrest report obtained by The Star from the Akron Police Department, Doss was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a fourth-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of discharging a firearm within the city limits, inducing panic and obstructing official business. The incident occurred at 2:20 a.m. Sunday in an Akron nightclub district.
The arrest report states that Doss, 24, "fired five-six rounds in the air from a .40 cal. handgun" and that he "was approximately 50-75 yards away from a crowded bar while the establishment was closing and patrons were exiting."
Sgt. David Hammond told The Canton (Ohio) Republic officers who responded to the scene found shell casings on the ground and discovered the handgun in the trunk of Doss' black Mercedes. The arrest report said Doss refused to cooperate when questioned, resulting in the obstruction charge.
Two people with Doss also were arrested on charges of obstructing police business. Doss was not cited on any alcohol charges; however, in a category labeled "Suspected of Using:," Sgt. T.A. Givens, the arresting officer, placed a checkmark in the "alcohol" box.
The Akron Beacon Journal reported Doss was released Sunday afternoon from Summit County Jail after posing $1,000 bond, 10 percent of the $10,000 bond set by Akron Municipal Court Judge John Holcomb.
Doss is scheduled to appear in Akron Municipal Court today.
Messages left with a woman at Doss' home in Canton and at the home of Tom Condon, Doss' agent, were not immediately returned. Craig Kelley, Colts vice president of public relations, said the team was aware of the situation but would have no comment.
The NFL is explicit regarding players who run afoul of its conduct policy.
A player who is convicted of a criminal violation, or admits to one while pleading to a lesser charge, is subject to discipline at the discretion of commissioner Paul Tagliabue. That may include a fine, suspension without pay and/or banishment from the league. A player convicted of or admitting to a second criminal violation will be suspended without pay or banished for a period to be determined by the commissioner.
All players charged with criminal activity are required to undergo an immediate, mandatory clinical evaluation and, if directed, appropriate league-supervised counseling.
There is precedent for a team to punish a player when the league doesn't. In 2001, the New York Jets fined safety Damien Robinson $30,000 after police discovered an assault rifle and ammunition in the trunk of his car.
Doss has started 24 of 25 regular-season games since the Colts selected him in the second round of the 2003 draft. He started 15 games as a rookie but a hamstring injury limited him to nine starts last season. In two seasons, the hard-hitting safety has collected three interceptions and 100 tackles while forcing seven fumbles.
Losing Doss for any length of time would be a blow to the Colts defense. He is expected to start this season alongside Bob Sanders, the team's second-round draft pick in 2004. The potential backups at safety -- Gerome Sapp, rookie Matt Giordano, Brandon Lynch, Waine Bacon and Daryl Dixon -- share zero NFL starts.
Doss is the fifth Colts player to encounter off-the-field problems since January.
Last week, rookie cornerback Marlin Jackson was sued for $10 million by a Michigan man stemming from a 2003 assault incident in Ann Arbor, Mich., after which Jackson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and completed community service and a one-year probation.
In March, wide receiver Marvin Harrison was sued for unspecified damages for his role in an altercation before the NFL's Pro Bowl in Honolulu.
Also in March, cornerback Joseph Jefferson was placed on probation and sentenced to community service for a 2004 drunken driving violation. Defensive tackle Montae Reagor appeared in a Littleton, Colo., court in January in connection with felony and misdemeanor charges. He allegedly made threatening phone calls to a former girlfriend.
my bolts left something behind in indy last year general. a VICTORY. saint payton saved your bacon againsy our weak secondary. donnie edwards and steve foley put a hurtin on your boy.lol.but we need to get that lost win back so have plenty of beer and grub handy when we roll out there on december 18th.i love football! smack talk begins already what could be better!the bolts were at indy last season so why arent they coming to sd this season? maybe the manning clan is afraid of the nasty bolt fans after baby manning had his temper tantrum before the draft.hes coming here this fall and dont you know the chargers have that game circled right on baby mannings teddy bear mug?whens training camp im ready to rock!
They are also doing some target practice...:shoot3: :uzi: :shoota:
AKRON, Ohio -- Indianapolis Colts safety Mike Doss was arrested Sunday on gun charges.
Police heard five or six shots coming from outside a restaurant around 2:20 a.m. ET, and found shell casings in the area and a gun in Doss' vehicle, according to a statement issued by the Akron Police Department.
The 24-year-old Doss was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm within city limits, inducing panic and obstructing official business. He posted bond and was released pending a court appearance.
Doss is a third-year pro who won a national championship at Ohio State in 2002.
Looks like Tesco beat me to posting it...whoops.
AKRON, Ohio -- Indianapolis Colts safety Mike Doss was arrested Sunday on gun charges.
Police heard five or six shots coming from outside a restaurant around 2:20 a.m. ET, and found shell casings in the area and a gun in Doss' vehicle, according to a statement issued by the Akron Police Department.
The 24-year-old Doss was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm within city limits, inducing panic and obstructing official business. He posted bond and was released pending a court appearance.
Doss is a third-year pro who won a national championship at Ohio State in 2002.
Looks like Tesco beat me to posting it...whoops.
roxygurl said:no cat fight xpanda were all just ready for some football! i love that the generals getting revved up already.
Roxy, I am DYING for football season! But if I have to meet you in a virtual mud-wrestling pit to put you back in your place where my boys are concerned, well, grab your e-bikini and let's rock, sister!
:>Grin>
