FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former Razorback football player KJ Jefferson's mugshot was posted on Wednesday afternoon in the Washington County inmate roster, causing a stir online.
Jefferson, 22, was booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 2:13 p.m. on April 17 and released at 2:34 p.m., according to online records.
Jefferson’s booking information lists his reason for booking as “misdemeanor commitment.”
Fayetteville police confirmed to 5NEWS that he turned himself in for “processing and release.”
Arkansas State Police (ASP) says that he got a ticket on May 18, 2023, for driving 113 mph in a 70-mph zone.
ASP says that he was cited for driving more than 15 mph over the speed limit and reckless driving.
“Everybody keeps asking me ‘KJ did you get arrested, KJ what happened with you,’” Jefferson said in a video posted to his Instagram account on Wednesday.
“I came to Fayetteville today because my court date was today. I got a speeding ticket last year in May, before the season. I got a speeding ticket so I reported to court today," Jefferson explained.
The former Hog quarterback said he was given three days of community service. “I take full accountability for my actions.”
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