United States Olympic sprinter Christian Coleman was arrested on Thursday during the same Florida traffic stop that led to the arrest of his girlfriend, fellow sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson.
According to court records viewed by the New York Post, Coleman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer without violence. The arrest occurred in Winter Park after Richardson was pulled over for allegedly driving over 100 mph in her Aston Martin.
Police stated that Coleman, who arrived at the scene in a black Jeep, approached the traffic stop despite orders to stay back and repeatedly attempted to explain why Richardson was speeding. He allegedly refused to provide identification and was arrested for resisting.
Officers reported that Coleman dropped an object in the grass as he returned to his vehicle. A “glass smoking device” was found in the center console of his Jeep, along with 20 grams of marijuana.
Another Team USA sprinter, Twanisha Terry, received a ticket for stopping on a limited-access highway after she pulled up to the scene to check on her friends. She was allowed to leave and took Richardson’s purse with her.
Richardson was booked for dangerous excessive speeding and cited for four civil traffic infractions. Both athletes’ vehicles were towed, and they were taken to Orange County Jail in separate cars.
Coleman later posted a $1,000 cash bond, covering his $500 bond and Richardson’s $500 bond.
This incident follows Richardson’s arrest last July on domestic violence charges after an altercation with Coleman at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
