Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Oklahoma safety Hatari Byrd cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, alcohol



Aug 30, 2014; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners safety Hatari Byrd (4) knocks a pass down in front of Louisiana Tech Bulldogs running back Hunter Lee (back) during the first half at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Oklahoma safety Hatari Byrd was cited by Norman Police following an incident early Saturday morning.


According to the Tulsa World, the 20-year-old Byrd was cited “on complaints of possession of drug paraphernalia by a minor and possession of alcohol by a minor.” He was pulled over after being observed “driving left and of the center line and right of lane markers and speeding” after 2 a.m. on January 24.


After being pulled over, Byrd was found to be in possession of a small bag of marijuana in the driver’s seat. There was also a bottle of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey “in the passenger floorboard.”


Byrd was cited for two misdemeanor offenses and then “released from the scene.”


Byrd, who is expected to compete for a starting role as a junior next season, appeared in all 13 games for the Sooners in 2014. He registered 17 tackles, three pass breakups and forced one fumble.


As a freshman in 2013, Byrd played in five games and had three tackles.


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