UA's Baron arrested overnight for misdemeanor

[SUPERCOACH]

It is definitely unacceptable.  I think CNS will make sure he understands that.

[Terrie1959]

I agree - definitely unacceptable. I have no doubt that one of his (Barron's)FIRST thoughts after the arrest were about CNS and what was coming...

[MDB Tide Roll]

I agree - definitely unacceptable. I have no doubt that one of his (Barron's)FIRST thoughts after the arrest were about CNS and what was coming...

Yep, he was probably already dreading making that phone call to explain exactly where he was.

[Allie]

I guess he didn't have any family around to say he wasn't aware of any activities that might or might not have occurred.  

If he hindered the police it was wrong but we really don't know what happened at this point, do we?

[cbbama99]

This is a black-eye for the program, no matter how relatively insignificant it is. Hopefully this will get taken care of quickly and MB receives the punishment he deserves. I guarantee there ain't nuthin' the cops can do to him that will be worse than what CNS will do.

[ssmith general]

I guess he didn't have any family around to say he wasn't aware of any activities that might or might not have occurred.  

If he hindered the police it was wrong but we really don't know what happened at this point, do we?

I watch a lot of "first 48" and hindering prosecution is usually when you go to the interview room and lie and give the cops a run around and make them mad.  Like he said he wasnt there and they have proof he was or something like that, They threaten people with it all the time while interrogating.  That's my guess.

[che boludo]

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UPDATE Mobile Police say Barron lied to them to cover for his cousin who wrecked Barron's car on I-10 and then left the scene. He's charged with hindering prosecution.

MOBILE, Alabama - Mobile-native and University of Alabama safety Mark Barron is out of jail on bond.

Mobile police arrested Barron this morning at a home on Butts Street and charged him with hindering prosecution, which is a second-degree misdemeanor. Police tell News 5 Barron lied to police in an attempt to cover for his cousin who left the scene of an accident.

Someone called 911 about 5:00 a.m. to report an abandoned vehicle on I-10 at Michigan Avenue. When the officer arrived, Barron was with the 2008 Chrysler 300, which had hit the retaining wall. Barron told police a man he only knew as "Bull" had taken his car from Shotgun Willies, a night club in the 4100 block of Government Blvd. But during the investigation, police learned Barron's cousin, Jamal Lang, was actually driving the car at the time of the crash. Lang will be issued a citation for leaving the scene of an accident.

Police say after they learned about Lang's involvement, they gave Barron every opportunity to change his story. The arresting officer says he begged Barron to tell the truth, showed him the law about hindering prosecution and explained he would have to arrest him if Barron continued to cover for his cousin. Police say they even got Barron's mother and grandmother to try and convince him. But Barron refused to admit his cousin was driving the car.

Admittedly dumb by Barron to cover for his cousin over something that was relatively small, but this was still a crap arrest.  No he shouldn't have lied, but he is hardly the first person to try and cover for a family member even if it goes against his better judgment.

The cop could have easily let it go if he knew the truth.  Sounds like he was more interested in making a point.  Seems senseless on both parts.  I'd bet the charges will be dropped.  Barron's story did not truly divert any police assets, cost time or money, let a guilty party go free, etc.  I'm not excusing the fact that he did something wrong, but was an actual arrest really necessary giving the circumstances and severity of his cousin's incident?  No.

No one wants negative attention for the program in any shape or form.  I am sure MB is no different.  He did something dumb.  He'll take his lumps and be better for it, but the entire incident was clearly avoidable on both Barron's side and the side of the arresting officer who could have easily let it go after learning the truth.

 

[ricky023]

Well I guess He will see how much he gets to play. Gosh how silly. RTR!

[SUPERCOACH]

This is what we call a teachable moment.  CNS will set him straight, I'm sure.

[ricky023]

This is what we call a teachable moment.  CNS will set him straight, I'm sure.

Lordy SUPERCOACH I sure hope so. I don't want to be the next university in the news, I hope you know what I mean. RTR!

[SUPERCOACH]

Of course what he did was wrong, but there is quite a difference between what he did and breaking into a home to rob someone at gun point.

[ricky023]

Yes sir I absolutely agree. I hope our guys are more ready to play football than get in trouble. I think is our year again. RTR!

[2Stater]

Maybe the cop asked, "Do these pants make my butt look big?" And MB was only trying to spare his feelings.

That's funny ryte thar, I don't care who y'are.

[Marshal Dillon]

posted by: che boludo

Police say after they learned about Lang's involvement, they gave Barron every opportunity to change his story. The arresting officer says he begged Barron to tell the truth, showed him the law about hindering prosecution and explained he would have to arrest him if Barron continued to cover for his cousin. Police say they even got Barron's mother and grandmother to try and convince him. But Barron refused to admit his cousin was driving the car.

The cop could have easily let it go if he knew the truth.  Sounds like he was more interested in making a point.  Seems senseless on both parts.  I'd bet the charges will be dropped.



Sorry, but I can't feel sorry for a jackass who continues to lie to the police. And no, the charges will not be dropped, he had too many chances to save himself and he refused. You can't fix stupid. I would have done the same thing as the police officer. Plus, Saban is going to eat his a** alive over such stupidity.

 

[ssmith general]

posted by: che boludo

Police say after they learned about Lang's involvement, they gave Barron every opportunity to change his story. The arresting officer says he begged Barron to tell the truth, showed him the law about hindering prosecution and explained he would have to arrest him if Barron continued to cover for his cousin. Police say they even got Barron's mother and grandmother to try and convince him. But Barron refused to admit his cousin was driving the car.

The cop could have easily let it go if he knew the truth.  Sounds like he was more interested in making a point.  Seems senseless on both parts.  I'd bet the charges will be dropped.



Sorry, but I can't feel sorry for a jackass who continues to lie to the police. And no, the charges will not be dropped, he had too many chances to save himself and he refused. You can't fix stupid. I would have done the same thing as the police officer. Plus, Saban is going to eat his a** alive over such stupidity.

 

Non-event.  It will go away.  Us white people dont understand I think the reprucussions he would have endured with his friends had he outed his cousin. 

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