Arkansas' Jones arrested on pot charge

Published Oct. 27, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Arkansas defensive tackle Dequinta Jones has been arrested and charged with marijuana possession.

The 19-year-old Jones, was arrested early Wednesday by Fayetteville police after an officer smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle during a traffic stop for no vehicle license lights. According to the preliminary police report, Jones had a plastic bag with 8.7 grams of marijuana in his pocket.

The misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail.

The sophomore has started all seven games this season for the No. 19 Razorbacks and has 22 tackles. He played in 12 games last season as a freshman, starting three games.

Arkansas hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday.