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UGA transfer arrested on drug charges, speeding

ESPN · May 14, 2026, 7:28 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle was arrested May 8 on a pair of felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge, according to a police report obtained by WGIG 98.7 FM.
  • Riddle, who transferred to Georgia after playing his first two seasons at East Carolina, was arrested, according to the police report.
  • "We are aware of the charges and are actively gathering additional information," a University of Georgia spokesman told ESPN.

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Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle was arrested May 8 on a pair of felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge, according to a police report obtained by WGIG 98.7 FM.

Riddle, who transferred to Georgia after playing his first two seasons at East Carolina, was arrested, according to the police report. The felony charges are for purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana, and sale of a schedule I or II controlled substance.

"We are aware of the charges and are actively gathering additional information," a University of Georgia spokesman told ESPN. "As this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not be providing further comment at this time."

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