Two weeks before he was suspended for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was nearly arrested by Detroit police over a gun found in a vehicle. Now, as a result of questions by 7 News Detroit, the department is investigating why Williams was released from custody after officers planned to take him to jail. The star wide receiver came into contact with police after midnight on Oct. 8 when police pulled over a vehicle being driven by Williams’ brother near the corner of Connor and Jefferson Avenue. When questioned by an officer, Williams’ brother disclosed that there were two guns in the car: the first laid in the back seat while the second, according to police, was under Williams’ seat. Officers found that the gun in the backseat was registered to Williams brother who had a concealed pistol license, or CPL. While the gun under Williams’ seat was registered to him, he did not possess a CPL. The officer concluded that was a problem, and told Williams he was going to be taken into custody for carrying a concealed weapon.
