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Jack Jones was arrested on Friday after two firearms were allegedly discovered in his carry-on luggage at Boston Logan International Airport.
The New England Patriots cornerback was charged with two counts each of of possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of an airport, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification car, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large-capacity feeding device, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
Jones was also booked at the State Police-Logan Airport barracks, with his bail set at $50,000. The Patriots player will be arraigned next week in East Boston District Court after the charges were issued.
"We have been notified that Jack Jones was arrested at Logan Airport earlier today," the Patriots said in a statement. "We are in the process of gathering more information and will not be commenting further at this time."
Firearms must be declared and placed in checked baggage under Transportation Security Administration rules. TSA told local news station WCVB-TV that two loaded firearms and ammunition were found in in Jones’ carry-on luggage as it was being scanned at security.
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According to the police, authorities arrived 10 minutes later to arrest the 25-year-old. Jones was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and played 13 times during his rookie season.
Jones made 25 tackles and two interceptions, and is preparing for his second season. Jones isn't the only sportsperson that's been disciplined for a gun-related incident, as NBA star Ja Morant has been suspended for his second alleged gun encounter as he was see flashing a gun on an Instagram Live in May.
Jones is entering his second season with the PatriotsMorant has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA after his initial incident earlier this year. Morant was suspended for eight game during the regular season, but has been hit hard due to the repeat offence.
"I've had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt I've caused," said Morant in a statement. "I want to apologise to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of Memphis.
"To Adam Silver, Zach Kleiman and Robert Pera - who gave me the opportunity to be a professional athlete and have supported me - I'm sorry for the harm I've done. To the kids who look up to me, I'm sorry for failing you as a role model.
"I promise I'm going to be better. To all of my sponsors, I'm going to be a better representation of our brands. And to all of my fans, I'm going to make it up to you, I promise.
"I'm spending the offseason and my suspension continuing to work on my own mental health and decision making. I'm also going to be training so that I'm ready to go when I can be back on the court.
"I know my teammates are going to hold it down and I'm so sorry I won't be out there with you at the beginning of the season. I hope you'll give me the chance to prove to you over time I'm a better man than what I've been showing you."