Clemson defensive tackle Capehart charged with unlawful possession of weapon
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on university property this month.
Online records in Pickens County detail that Capehart was arrested Feb. 6. He also was charged with failure to exercise due care in a motor vehicle.
Capehart is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound senior from Hartsville who is planning for his fifth season with the Tigers. He has played in 34 games, all as a backup, and made 30 career tackles.
The Clemson athletic department said Wednesday it was aware of Capehart's arrest and charges from the start.
“He is not presently participating in team activities while awaiting completion of all league and university processes,” according to the department's statement.
According to the Pickens County court records, Capehart posted a $10,000 bond for the weapons charge and a $232.50 bond on the traffic charge.
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