Former Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins was arrested Friday on gun and drug charges following a car crash, reportedly telling police he had more weapons and narcotics at home.
Baltimore County Police responded to a 911 call just before 7 a.m. from someone who reported seeing a black Corvette crash into a tree in the 10000 block of Dolfield Road.
Officers found 24-year-old Alex Collins asleep behind the wheel.
According to a press release, Collins told officers that he was leaving the Towson area with a friend when he lost control of the car because of snow on the roadway. He allegedly said he slid off the pavement and crashed into a tree around 4:30.
Collins said he fell asleep while waiting for the tow truck to come. The passenger, who has been identified as 28-year-old Tykheem Jaquon Deundrea Dunaway, decided to walk home.
During the investigation, officers reported smelling marijuana in the vehicle. A search turned up a glass jar on the passenger side containing five ounces of what appeared to be pot. Police said a handgun was recovered from the driver-side floorboard.
Police said Collins volunteered that he had additional firearms and drugs at his home. Officers obtained a search warrant and discovered two additional rifles, ammunition and a small quantity of marijuana there, they reported.
Collins and Dunaway gave conflicting stories over who owned the drugs; both men were arrested and charged with controlled dangerous substance possession with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana in excess of 10 grams.
Collins was also charged with having a handgun in a vehicle. He was released early Saturday on a $7,500 bond.
Dunaway was released after posting a $5,000 bond.
The Ravens announced on Twitter immediately following reports of Collins' arrest that they'd waived his contract.
Baltimore County Police responded to a 911 call just before 7 a.m. from someone who reported seeing a black Corvette crash into a tree in the 10000 block of Dolfield Road.
Officers found 24-year-old Alex Collins asleep behind the wheel.
According to a press release, Collins told officers that he was leaving the Towson area with a friend when he lost control of the car because of snow on the roadway. He allegedly said he slid off the pavement and crashed into a tree around 4:30.
Collins said he fell asleep while waiting for the tow truck to come. The passenger, who has been identified as 28-year-old Tykheem Jaquon Deundrea Dunaway, decided to walk home.
During the investigation, officers reported smelling marijuana in the vehicle. A search turned up a glass jar on the passenger side containing five ounces of what appeared to be pot. Police said a handgun was recovered from the driver-side floorboard.
Police said Collins volunteered that he had additional firearms and drugs at his home. Officers obtained a search warrant and discovered two additional rifles, ammunition and a small quantity of marijuana there, they reported.
Collins and Dunaway gave conflicting stories over who owned the drugs; both men were arrested and charged with controlled dangerous substance possession with intent to distribute, and possession of marijuana in excess of 10 grams.
Collins was also charged with having a handgun in a vehicle. He was released early Saturday on a $7,500 bond.
Dunaway was released after posting a $5,000 bond.
The Ravens announced on Twitter immediately following reports of Collins' arrest that they'd waived his contract.
