Police are investigating the arrest of Lions' Jameson Williams, released after a gun was found during a traffic stop

Detroit Lions star Jameson Williams is at the center of a police investigation into the arrest and subsequent release of receiver after a recent traffic stop, the Detroit Police Department confirmed Wednesday.

The internal investigation wants to answer why Williams was released from custody after multiple Detroit police officers indicated they would take him to jail during an Oct. 8 stop, per 7 News Detroit.

A spokesman for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday that the office is reviewing a warrant request it received this week from the Detroit Police Department for Williams. According to 7 News Detroit, a warrant request was issued for Williams' arrest on a concealed weapons charge.

“No charges have been decided at this time,” a spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutors Office said Wednesday.

Two Detroit police officers initially pulled over a car driven by Williams' brother just after midnight on Oct. 8, according to 7 News Detroit, which shared bodycam footage of the stop. After the stop, Williams' brother informed the officer that there were two guns in each car at the outlet. The first was in the back seat and the second was under Williams' seat. The gun in the back seat was registered to Williams' brother, who had a concealed pistol license (CPL), while the gun under Williams' seat was registered to him, but he did not have a CPL, according to 7 News Detroit.

An officer told Williams he was under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon, bodycam footage shows. The officer then handcuffed Williams and placed him in the back of the police car.

Williams told the officer his full name and played it multiple times throughout their interactions with the Lions, according to the footage. The officer who conducted the traffic stop was unfamiliar with Williams, but, according to 7 News Detroit, a sergeant who arrived at the scene after Williams' arrest was a fan and recognized the Lions player.

After making multiple phone calls, the sergeant appeared to indicate that Williams would be taken to jail, with one call suggesting that the recipient “will be advised” of Williams' impending arrival, according to 7 News Detroit.

“You may want to make special accommodations,” said Sgt., according to the report.

Moments later, however, while talking to a lieutenant on the phone, the sergeant said, “Okay. beautiful Should I let him go? You are a (experienced) hero. Thank you very much,” according to the report.

Williams was eventually freed from his handcuffs and returned his gun, according to the report, which also said no police report was written for the incident and no warrant request was submitted.

Detroit Police Commander Michael McGinnis said he believes the officers conducting the traffic stop did nothing wrong by telling Williams he would be taken into custody, according to 7 News Detroit.

“I think there was probable cause to arrest and he was arrested by a patrol officer. Because of that, he should have been transported to the Detroit Detention Center and processed,” McGinnis told the outlet.

Williams' attorney, Todd Flood, said in a statement to 7 News Detroit that the two guns found in the car were properly registered and the driver “had proper credentials to carry them.”

“We have cooperated with law enforcement and will continue to do so,” the statement said, according to the report. Flood did not respond to multiple requests athletic For comments

The Detroit Police Department said in a statement athletic Wednesday that “the investigation is continuing” and “new information has come to light.”

“We take every investigation seriously, especially when new allegations and information emerge, and we are committed to acting quickly and transparently. Once new information is confirmed, we make the necessary changes in our decision-making process,” the statement said. “Let's be clear: No one in the city of Detroit is above the law. Anyone who commits a crime will be held accountable, regardless of their position or status.

The Lions issued a statement Tuesday in which they said Williams immediately notified the team of the traffic stop.

“We have discussed the incident with him and told the league what we know. We understand he was released without incident or citation. It is now our understanding that the Detroit Police Department is reviewing the matter,” the statement said. “Jameson has hired an attorney, and we will not comment further out of respect for the legal process.”

The NFL said in a statement Wednesday that the Lions “immediately notified the league upon learning of the matter” and that the league would not comment further at this time. The League generally monitors developments in active cases but does not act until resolved in legal proceedings.

Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the situation Wednesday, saying Williams was “honest with us” and that the details Williams shared with the team “all lined up.”

“He will learn from it, grow from it. We talked about it,” Campbell said. And I still think there's a ton of growth in this player.”

Campbell added: “I judge people by what's in their heart and I know what this kid is made of, and he deserves to hang on. He will learn from here, he will grow. He will be good for all this.

The incident is unrelated to Williams' current two-week suspension, which he is serving for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy. The encounter with Detroit police came two weeks before the league issued that punishment.

Alex Andrejev contributed to this report.

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