Patriots defenseman Jack Jones is arrested after two firearms were found in his luggage at Boston airport – just a month after he told Ja Morant to “put your guns down”.
- Police set Jack Jones bail at $50,000 after he ended up in jail
- Ironically, Jones had publicly criticized Ja Morant and his gun problems
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Patriots defense attorney Jack Jones was arrested Friday night at a security checkpoint at Boston’s Logan Airport after two guns were found in his carry-on luggage, Massachusetts state police said.
Police said 25-year-old Arizona resident Jackie K. Jones was arrested Friday night, WCVB-TV reported.
According to police, he had planned to travel from Boston to Arizona.
The Patriots also confirmed the arrest.
Jones is charged with, among other things, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large capacity feeder and possession of ammunition without a firearms license, police said.
Jack Jones was arrested at Boston’s Logan Airport Friday night, the Patriots confirmed
Jones had 30 tackles in 13 games as a defensive back for the Patriots in his rookie season
He was arrested at State Police Logan Airport Barracks and posted bail of $50,000, police said.
Police were called to the Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint in Terminal B at around 5:30 p.m. after two firearms were found in a traveler’s carry-on luggage.
Police said they identified the individual as Jones and arrested him.
It was not immediately known if Jones had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. He is scheduled to be charged in East Boston District Court next week, police said.
“We have been informed that Jack Jones was arrested at Logan Airport this morning,” the Patriots said in a statement.
“We are in the process of gathering more information and will not be making any further comments at this time.”
Ironically, Jones has been critical of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant on social media in the past, who has just been banned from the NBA for 25 games for reckless firearm use.
Jones (#13) is seen before a game against the Chicago Bears in October 2022 last season
Ironically, Jones had publicly criticized another athlete with gun problems: Yes Morant
Jones posted to social media around the time of Morant’s latest incident, calling him out
“@JaMorant stupid…” Jones’ tweet began, criticizing the basketball star. “You let social media and pride ruin your real money.”
“Take away the guns and raise the money.” Have a friend sign up for security or undercover portage if you feel you need it that badly. But if you are the breadwinner, you have to start behaving that way.”
Jones is beginning his sophomore year as a cornerback for the Patriots after recording 30 tackles and two interceptions for New England in his rookie season.
He appeared in 13 games for the Patriots.
The Patriots’ mini-camp practice session took place this week at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.