Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 to win the CFP National Championship Football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
A daily log from the University of Georgia Police Department revealed that a warrant for Dumas-Johnson’s arrest was issued on Tuesday after officers observed his vehicle traveling at high speeds before fleeing the scene on Jan. 10 at around 8 p.m.
STETSON BENNETT, GEORGIA STANDOUT QUARTERBACK, ARRESTED ON PUBLIC INTOXICATION CHARGE
"Warrants issued 02/21/23, charges resulted from the investigation into an officer’s observation of two vehicles traveling beside each other on College Station Road in a reckless manner at high speeds that fled the area upon sight of the officer," the daily log read.
Georgia released a statement Wednesday but did not specifically name Dumas-Johnson.
Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs, celebrates in the fourth quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9, 2023 in Inglewood, California. ( Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
"We are aware of a report relating to a January 10 incident on College Station Road involving one of our student-athletes. The alleged conduct does not reflect our program’s values or the high standards we have established," the statement read, via FOX5.
"As this is an open matter involving a student, we are not able to provide any additional information at this time and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement."
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson, #10, forces TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Max Duggan, #15, out of the pocket during the Georgia Bulldogs game versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Dumas-Johnson finished his sophomore season with All-SEC 2nd Team honors after starting in every game for the Bulldogs. He tied as the team's leading tackler with 64 total stops and led the team in tackles for loss with eight.