Clemson defensive tackle Capehart charged with unlawful possession of weapon

Wed, Feb 14, 2024
NCAAF News (AP)

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on university property this month.

Online records in Pickens County detail that Capehart was arrested Feb. 6. He also was charged with failure to exercise due care in a motor vehicle.

Capehart is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound senior from Hartsville who is planning for his fifth season with the Tigers. He has played in 34 games, all as a backup, and made 30 career tackles.

The Clemson athletic department said Wednesday it was aware of Capehart's arrest and charges from the start.

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"He is not presently participating in team activities while awaiting completion of all league and university processes," according to the department's statement.

According to the Pickens County court records, Capehart posted a $10,000 bond for the weapons charge and a $232.50 bond on the traffic charge.

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