As first reported by Eleven Warriors, Ohio State wide receiver C.J. Saunders was arrested Monday night, about 45-minutes after a 10 PM curfew the city of Columbus imposed. The curfew had been implemented to try and mitigate some of the violence taking place as a result of the protests stemming from the tragic death of Geroge Floyd.
According to the police report obtained by Eleven Warriors, Saunders was walking from North High Street on West Northwood Avenue at around 10:45 PM when he was stopped by a Columbus Police officer for violating curfew.
Saunders is a sixth-year senior wide receiver who is still awaiting word from the NCAA for another year of eligibility because of an injury-plagued 2019. He was a captain on the team last year and figures to be one again if given the green light to play in 2020.
Saunders did post bond after being booked at the Franklin County Jail Tuesday. He is scheduled to be arraigned for a charge of violating a curfew Thursday morning, and — if convicted — the offense carries a fine of up to $1,000 and one-year of prison, though that is highly unlikely.
There has been no comment from the football team or athletic department yet, but when one becomes available, we will provide an update.
