Logo

Former Panthers player arrested in York County days before signing with new team

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A former Panthers defensive end was arrested last week, just days before signing with a new team.

Records showed 32-year-old Jadeveon Clowney was charged with trespassing and failure to identify. He was apprehended on Friday, Sept. 12, two days before signing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Jadeveon Clowney
Jadeveon Clowney(Courtesy: Rock Hill Police)

What happened

The encounter reportedly occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Dunbar Place Apartments, located off Constitution Boulevard in Rock Hill.

According to the incident report, an officer had been assigned to prevent nonresidents from parking in the apartment complex during a high school football game across the street.

At some point, Clowney attempted to park in the lot, allegedly telling officers he was “probably going to the football game.” When authorities informed him that he couldn’t park there, Clowney reportedly replied that it didn’t matter because his aunt lived in the complex.

Reports stated that the officer informed Clowney he could not park there because he did not live at the residence, and that his car would be towed if he did. Clowney allegedly refused to comply and questioned the officers’ authority to tow his vehicle.

“Clowney became highly argumentative, boisterous, and talked loudly over the reporting officer, repeatedly preventing the reporting officer from explaining that he was going to be issued a trespass warning for the complex,” a police report read.

Officers asked Clowney for identification and informed him that he would be issued a trespassing warning, but he refused. One officer then reportedly warned that Clowney would be arrested for failure to identify if he continued to withhold his ID.

“Clowney never attempted to drive away, although stating at least twice that he was trying to leave, but instead, he continued to argue, talk over the reporting officer, and display a defiant attitude,” the police report continued.

Packers Cheerleader Sues a Packers Player for Harassment by Flirting with Her While Already Married
Can you believe it? A charming, dynamic cheerleader from the Green Bay Packers is "exploding" and dragging a team player to court for "unforgivable" behaviors! Abigale Licciardi – the star of the Packers Cheer Squad – has officially filed a lawsuit, and the drama behind it is stirring up NFL fans! Could this be the "biggest scandal" in Packers history? Read now to discover the "scorching" details! Abigale Licciardi, a professional cheerleader for the American football team Green Bay Packers in the NFL, is a prominent member of the Packers Cheer Squad group. She is a former student at the University of Wisconsin, where she participated in the local cheer squad and dance activities. Before that, Abigale was a dancer for NBA events and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Marquette University. Abigale is active on social media, often sharing about games at Lambeau Field, community activities, and her role as a brand ambassador for the Packers. As part of the Packers Cheer Squad team consisting of about 47 members (combining male and female), Abigale participates in fan interactions, charity events like "Dream On 3," and performances at Packers games. She has an Instagram account (@abigalelicciardi) with posts about cheer life and a TikTok (@abigale_packers) where she shares videos about game days and dance routines. Before joining the Packers, she worked at a local event company, proving her versatility and passion. But the "nightmare" struck when Abigale got "entangled" with a Packers player! That's Mike Thornton, a backup defensive end who rarely plays for the Packers – a guy who's practically "anonymous" to fans, only playing sporadically on special teams and never a pillar. Thornton, 29 years old, has been married since 2021 to his wife, a community nurse, and they have two young children (one boy and one girl). Yet, according to Abigale's lawsuit, Thornton has been "flirting" with her recklessly, despite his happy family life! The "explosion" happened when Thornton started sending "sweet" messages to Abigale via Instagram, praising her smile and energy after performances. At first, Abigale thought it was just friendly praise from a teammate, but things quickly "crossed the line" into harassment! Thornton called her in the middle of the night – sometimes at 1-2 a.m. – to "share" about playing pressures, invite her for private dinners, and even send "suggestive" videos filmed at the gym! Abigale stated in the lawsuit: "He knows I only focus on my career and the team, but he won't stop. Those midnight calls make me anxious and stressed, severely affecting my performance!" According to insider sources, Thornton has been "stalking" Abigale since preseason, frequently "lingering" at community events she attends, and intentionally "creating situations" to approach her. Thornton's wife, upon learning, went "crazy" and threatened to break up, but the guy remains "blind"! The Packers are "shaken" by this scandal: The team management has temporarily isolated Thornton for investigation, while fans are divided – one side defends Abigale's "brave accusation," the other suspects it's a "staged script." The NFL league is also intervening, which could lead to heavy fines or removal from the roster! Abigale, with her "queen" image on TikTok and Instagram, is now becoming a "victim" of harassment – a thorny issue in the sports world! How will the court punish Thornton? And will the Packers "clean up" the team to protect their cheerleaders? Don't miss out – follow now for the next "drama" update! What do you think about this case, comment below!