2 Georgia players arrested after SEC championship game

University of Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick and reserve wide receiver Jayson Stanley were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana charges Saturday night after the SEC Championship game.

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Patrick was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana charge, while Stanley was arrested for DUI, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and speeding. The arrest was Patrick’s third drug-related arrest after being arrested for another misdemeanor drug charges earlier this season, which led to a suspension.

According to a Barrow County arrest record attained by DawgNation, the two Georgia players were arrested by police at 11:50 p.m. Saturday.

The Bulldogs won the SEC Championship a few hours before Patrick and Stanley’s reported arrest with a 28-7 win over Auburn in Atlanta.

According to the arrest record, Patrick was booked at 1:30 a.m. Sunday and bond was set at $1,030.

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