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UGA Safety Arrested for 95 mph Speeding, Marijuana Possession

5/15/2026

Summary

Riddle Arrested

Police arrested University of Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle on May 8 after stopping his Dodge Durango traveling 95 mph on Interstate 95.
Detectives noted his nervous shaking, smelled marijuana, and searched the vehicle with his consent.
A search found a bag labeled “marijuana” and THC vape products, resulting in two felony possession counts and a misdemeanor speeding charge.
Riddle posted bond for all charges as the university declined comment while gathering more information.

Summary

Riddle Charged

Police arrested Georgia Bulldogs player Riddle for allegedly driving 95 mph, per a report obtained by WGIG 98.7 FM.
The arrest adds to a long-standing pattern of Bulldogs players exceeding speed limits, a trend noted in 2026.
Athletic director Clark Lea warned that expanding the College Football Playoff may force the Bulldogs to abandon the tradition of off-field misconduct.

Summary

Riddle Released

Riddle participated in Georgia’s spring game, recording two tackles and two pass breakups after recovering from a leg injury.
He posted $16,526 in combined bond.
He was released from Glynn County Detention Center less than an hour after being booked at 3:10 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The University of Miami football program, which produced linebacker Rohan Marley who led the 1993 defense with 95 tackles, has long drawn national attention to its players’ off-field behavior. Decades later, SEC programs such as Georgia continue to face similar scrutiny, as illustrated by the 2024 detention of safety Ja'Marley Riddle for speeding and marijuana possession.

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Riddle Arrested

Police arrested University of Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle on May 8 after stopping his Dodge Durango traveling 95 mph on Interstate 95.
Detectives noted his nervous shaking, smelled marijuana, and searched the vehicle with his consent.
A search found a bag labeled “marijuana” and THC vape products, resulting in two felony possession counts and a misdemeanor speeding charge.
Riddle posted bond for all charges as the university declined comment while gathering more information.

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