San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was taken into custody Thursday evening in Los Angeles after reportedly interfering with a police investigation, according to LAPD officials.
The incident unfolded around 5:30 p.m. when officers noticed a cluster of double-parked vehicles causing a traffic jam. Police say they witnessed someone… suspected of hiding illegal items… toss a set of keys to Lenoir, who then allegedly refused to cooperate with demands to hand them over. A search of the vehicle tied to those keys uncovered a firearm and narcotics, authorities said.
Lenoir, 25, was arrested on charges of obstructing or delaying a peace officer. He was booked and later released from custody around 1 a.m. Friday morning, according to public jail records. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 25.
The San Francisco 49ers have not yet released an official statement regarding the arrest. As this story continues to develop, fans and analysts are watching closely to see how this legal issue may impact Lenoir’s standing with the team and the upcoming NFL season.
