Missouri rising sophomore defensive lineman Terry Beckner was arrested and released last night after being charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession. Local sports anchor Mark Kim reported Beckner’s arrest on Twitter and it was later confirmed by the university.
SCOOP: Terry Beckner was arrested by MUPD for possession of 35 grams or less of marijuana. Working on more info. pic.twitter.com/xDucL0msst
— Mark Kim (@MarkJKim_) January 21, 2016
MUPD spokesman confirms that Missouri DT Terry Beckner Jr. was arrested and released for marijuana possession after a traffic stop Wed night
— Tod Palmer (@todpalmer) January 21, 2016
A former five-star talent from East Saint Louis, Illinois, Beckner had 27 tackles (eight for a loss) and three sacks his freshman season before tearing his ACL 10 games into the 2015 campaign.
Just what this means for him in terms of discipline has yet to be determined, but stay tuned to Campus Sports for any further updates!
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