Just as the Days Without An Arrest” ticker was getting tantalizingly close to double digits, a member of the Kansas football program has swooped in to save the day.
According to the Lawrence Journal-World, KU offensive lineman Cooper Kerns was arrested for carrying a fake ID and misdemeanor battery on a law enforcement officer early Saturday morning. No details on what led to the arrest were available.
The story does get a little convoluted as to what charges will actually be pursued.
According to Douglas County Jail records, Kerns was booked just before 2 a.m. Saturday at the jail after he was arrested by a Lawrence police officer in the 400 block of West 14th Street. The charges listed were misdemeanor battery on an officer, obstruction and possession of a suspended or fake ID. According to jail records, prosecutors last weekend opted not to file a charge in connection with the fake ID allegation, but Branson said Tuesday it will be reviewed again before Kerns’ first appearance scheduled for Sept. 19.
Okay then.
Head coach Turner Gill said "[w]e’re aware of the situation, and we will handle the matter internally.” Kerns is a freshman walk-on lineman who is redshirting the 2011 season.