Jameis Winston cited for shoplifting crab legs at Publix

SB Nation ^ | Apr 30 2014, 10:24a | Bud Elliott

[Hoodat]

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was issued a citation Tuesday for shoplifting crab legs from Publix, according to multiple sources. Winston, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is a red-shirt sophomore for the Seminoles.

"He got an adult civil citation," a trusted source inside Tallahassee Police told Tomahawk Nation. "If he completes the sanctions it will never show up on his record. They commonly give them to juveniles on first criminal offenses. They are now doing it for minor misdemeanors for adults to lower crime rate."

Winston tossed the winning touchdown in the National Championship game over Auburn in the closing seconds. On the year, he was 257-384 for 4087 yards and 40 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.

Winston has had previous run-ins with the law, but no arrests. He was investigated for an alleged rape, but the State Attorney declined to bring charges due to a lack of evidence. In November, the associated press reported that Winston was questioned about his involvement in a long-running BB gun battle, and that a Burger King reported Winston was stealing soda in a ketchup cup.

The timing of the citation is interesting given that the NCAA recently approved unlimited meals for student athletes.

Winston was recently voted the quarterback on the Florida State All-Jimbo Fisher team.

11:30 Update: A source inside Florida State's program says that Winston will be fined $30, required to do community service, and will be suspended from the baseball team.

[Hoodat]

First it was sexual assault, and now its the crabs.

[Hoodat]

Peter Warrick, Part II.

[MeshugeMikey]

now he will never be allowed to show up at a clippers game!

[a fool in paradise]

“Excuse me, do you have crab legs?”

“Do you find yourself walking sidways a lot?”

[thackney]

They are now doing it for minor misdemeanors for adults to lower crime rate."

To make the crime rate appear to be less than reality. They are not actually lowering the rate of crime, just hiding it.

[Rebelbase]

""If he completes the sanctions it will never show up on his record. They commonly give them to juveniles on first criminal offenses. They are now doing it for minor misdemeanors for adults to lower crime rate."" An admission of manipulating the stats to lower crime rates.

[NorthMountain]

You can take the Gibsmedat out of the ghetto, but you can’t take the gibsmedat out of the Gibsmedat.

[Mark17]

First it was sexual assault, and now its the crabs.

I want so much to ask a question about the crabs, but I will restrain myself. It does sound, however, that he is ready for the NFL. Many of them have records too right?

[Hoodat]

And they say the crabs don’t make you bleed. Well they do if you give ‘em to me.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Stop the wagon...! How do you shoplift crab legs? Just where do you put them?...Inquiring minds gost’a know!

[NEMDF]

I am sure if the college football players had a union, they would receive enough money to not have to steal food in order to keep from going hungry. (/s)

[jagusafr]

Thank goodness it’ll never show up on his record. Otherwise, it might be made public. Oh, wait...

[Hoodat]

I’m sure someone with Photoshop can show you how it’s done.

[Theoria]

'Correction: The original story said that Winston was arrested, but a source with Tallahassee Police says that it is being classified as a citation, and not an arrest.'

Must be nice to be in a different legal system.

[Osage Orange]

and that a Burger King reported Winston was stealing soda in a ketchup cup.

LOL!!!!

[iowamark]

It is just plain stupid for someone that famous to try to shoplift.

[lurk]

Okay, so they can make the citation for the theft go away, but they ought to fine him $10000 and 1000 hrs of community service for being stupid.

[Constitution Day]

Free
Shellfish
U

[Sacajaweau]

And still walking around free as a bird...that’s good said Holder....

[Theoria]

Lol. that didn’t take long