3/12/2017 football Edit

Sophomore wide receiver arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana

Riley Ridley was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana charge early Sunday morning. (UGA Sports Communication)

Anthony Dasher • UGASports

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Sophomore wide receiver Riley Ridley was arrested Saturday night by Athens Clarke-County police and charged with a misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

According to the county's online jail report, Ridley was arrested at 10:07 Saturday night before being released at 12:32 a.m. on a $1,000 bond.

The report stated that Ridley had less than one ounce of marijuana in his possession.

Georgia officials have yet to comment.

Ridley caught 12 passes as a freshman last year for 238 yards and two touchdowns.

More to come.