Reports: Georgia dismisses freshman DB following shoplifting arrest

Published Oct. 6, 2014 10:43 a.m. ET

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Georgia dismissed freshman defensive back Shaq Jones on Sunday, less than two hours after he was arrested on a shoplifting charge, according to multiple reports.

Jones, who had not played yet this season, was charged with theft by shoplifting $43 worth of merchandise from an Athens area Walmart on Sunday. Athens-Clarke-County police arrested him and released him on $1,500 bail at 4:53 p.m. on Sunday.

Head coach Mark Richt issued a statement saying: "We have certain expectations and standards that we require of all our players. When those expectations and standards are not met, the opportunity to be a part of our program is sacrificed."