Published 14:47 IST, March 27th 2020

Jon Jones arrested for illegal use of firearm and and alcohol consumption: Report

UFC news: Jon Jones arrested for alcohol consumption while driving and illegal use of a firearm. The light heavyweight champion is yet to respond to his arrest.

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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been arrested in New Mexico for alleged aggravated DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and negligent us of a firearm, early Thursday morning. According to reports, 32-year-old UFC fighter was under influence of alcohol while driving and he was also charged with possession of an open container of alcohol with proof of insurance of his vehicle. Jon Jones’ team has denied commenting on situation at  moment as y are trying to get him out of trouble, but UFC officials have revealed that y are trying to get in touch with Jon Jones to gain additional information on issue.

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UFC news: Jon Jones arrested due to aggregated DWI and us of a firearm

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As per a criminal complaint, Albuquerque Police responded to area of 3rd street and Central Avenue at 1:00 am after being tified about gunshots by local residents. When police personnel reached venue, y found Jon Jones inside a vehicle with engine on. UFC champion claimed of kwing thing about gunshots, but police officers located a black handgun under driver’s seat and ticed that Jon Jones was highly intoxicated.

According to official report, Jon Jones performed extremely poor in sobriety test as he was intoxicated twice above legal limit. police officers furr revealed that Jon Jones was carrying a half-empty bottle of alcohol which is believed to have been consumed by him. Police personnel are currently investigating wher black handgun has been used in any crime.

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Gilbert Gallegos, Albuquerque PD Director of Communications said, “As part of investigation into this incident, our Gun Violence Reduction Unit will test firearm and bullet casting to determine wher gun has been used in any crimes. Reducing gun violence in Albuquerque is our top priority”. 'Jon Jones arrested' has currently been new hot-topic in all of combat sports universe.  'Jon Jones arrest record' has w mand to catch everyone's attention. 

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This is t first time UFC superstar Jon Jones has been arrested for illegal activities. light heavyweight champion has been arrested multiple times in past for brawling inside a pub, alleged sexual assault and drugs consumption. Multiple UFC fighters believe that Jon Jones has destroyed his own legacy as y went on to slam Jones on social media.

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14:47 IST, March 27th 2020