Cop briefly detains Chargers' Jackson before loss to Jets
Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was handcuffed briefly and
had his car impounded following a traffic stop on Sunday just a few
hours before a playoff loss to the New York Jets, police said.
Det. Gary Hassen said Monday that a traffic officer pulled
over Jackson for playing loud music. The player was cited for
driving with a suspended license and expired tags. Jackson was
briefly handcuffed, which Hassen said is part of standard procedure
in such situations.
Jackson has been arrested twice for suspicion of driving
under the influence since joining the Chargers. He pleaded guilty
in a 2006 case and was on probation when he was arrested again last
January. That case has been delayed several times.
"I don't have a concern about Vincent in general,'' coach
Norv Turner said.
Jackson avoided reporters by leaving the Chargers' complex
through a back way on Monday. He got into a car and was driven
away.
General manager A.J. Smith didn't return a call seeking
comment.
The traffic stop occurred near Chargers headquarters, about
two miles north of Qualcomm Stadium. Jackson had to catch a ride to
the game with quarterback Philip Rivers.
"Billy and I carpool,'' Rivers said, referring to backup
quarterback Billy Volek. "Vincent joined in.''
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