TALLAHASSEE Florida State receiver Preston Parker’s arrest on gun and drug charges late Monday night in Palm Beach County is causing him additional legal strife in Leon County.
After his arrest for shoplifting a DVD at a Tallahassee Best Buy store in November 2006 when he was 18, Parker entered a pre-trail diversion program as a first-time offender. However, according to Leon County court officials on Wednesday, Parker’s arrest for carrying a concealed loaded .45-caliber handgun and possession of 4.81 grams of marijuana on Monday violates the terms of the program.
As a result, Parker now has a May 20 court date in Tallahassee on the second-degree misdemeanor charge stemming from his shoplifting arrest.
Parker, who turned 21 in February, also still owes $170 in court costs related to the 2006 arrest. Parker remains suspended indefinitely and barred from participating in any official team activities until his legal issues are resolved.
Scott Carter
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Posted by Lorenzo Pie, VA on 04/23 at 09:14 PM
Why doesn’t Jimbo make a stop in Stark and check out the stars of the weight room and exercise yard. At the same time Bobby could give an inspiration speech in the chapel. Seriously, we feel for Mr. Parker and wish the FSU athletic dept better luck in the future.