### Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams Under Investigation Following Traffic Stop

Detroit Lions' wide receiver, Jameson Williams, is currently embroiled in a police investigation after an Oct. 8 traffic stop led to his detainment and subsequent release, as confirmed by the Detroit Police Department. The investigation aims to clarify why Williams was freed from custody despite initial plans to arrest him, according to 7 News Detroit.

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office acknowledged on Wednesday that they are reviewing a warrant request submitted by the Detroit Police Department for Williams' arrest on a concealed weapon charge. A spokesperson remarked, "There's been no charging decision made at this time."

The incident began when two Detroit police officers pulled over a vehicle driven by Williams' brother for speeding after midnight on Oct. 8. Bodycam footage broadcast by 7 News Detroit revealed that Williams' brother informed officers about two guns in the car—one in the back seat, registered to the brother, who had a concealed pistol license (CPL), and another under Williams' seat, registered to him but without a CPL.

Initially, an officer notified Williams he was under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon, placed him in handcuffs, and seated him in the police car. Despite Williams identifying himself as a Lions player, the officer remained unrecognized by the patrol officer but was later identified by a sergeant who arrived on the scene and recognized the player.

The sergeant made several phone calls, discussing the potential need for "special accommodations" if Williams were taken to jail. However, after speaking to a lieutenant, the sergeant seemingly received permission to release Williams. Consequently, Williams was freed, and his gun was returned without any official police report or warrant request being filed at that time.

Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis asserted that the officers acted correctly in indicating that Williams would be arrested and stated, "I feel that there was probable cause to arrest and that he was under arrest by the patrol officer. Because of that, he should have been conveyed to the Detroit Detention Center and processed."

Williams' lawyer, Todd Flood, noted that the two firearms found in the car were properly registered and that the driver had appropriate documentation. Flood expressed that they have cooperated with law enforcement and will continue to do so.

The Detroit Lions confirmed that Williams promptly informed the team about the traffic stop, and they have maintained communication with the league. Lions coach Dan Campbell mentioned that Williams has been transparent with the team and will learn and grow from the experience.

Notably, this incident is unrelated to Williams' current two-week suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy, imposed two weeks after the encounter with Detroit police.

The NFL has stated that they will monitor the developments of the case but will refrain from commenting until the legal process is concluded.