For the second time this week, we’ll be forced to rest the “Days Without An Arrest” ticker back to double zeroes.
The latest to do the deed is Fotu Leiato, with the Eugene Register-Guard reporting that the Oregon outside linebacker was arrested Wednesday evening by university police on charges of second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree theft. It’s alleged that Leiato removed a parking boot from the vehicle he was driving; it’s unclear what led to the parking boot being attached in the first place.
The Register-Guard also writes that “Leiato was also booked into the jail on a failure to appear warrant from Eugene Municipal Court, stemming from a second-degree criminal trespass charge.” What led to that charge is unclear as well.
All three of the charges Leiato is facing are misdemeanors, and the football program has yet to publicly address the developments.
The rising fourth-year senior has played in 37 games the past three seasons, including all 13 in 2017. His lone start came during the 2017 season against Southern Utah. He’s been credited with 37 tackles, one tackle for loss and two passes defensed during his collegiate career.