Javaris Crittenton arrested on drug charges

Jan 15, 2014 - 17:32
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Javaris Crittenton arrested on drug charges
Javaris Crittenton arrested on drug charges

Former Georgia Tech basketball star and accused murderer Javaris Crittenton was arrested on drug charges and booked into the Fulton County Jail early Wednesday moing.

Crittenton is out on bond, awaiting trial for murder charges. In October, a Fulton County judge ordered Crittenton to remain in his Fayette County home from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day after he was accused of trying to intimidate a prosecutor.

He was arrested oveight in Fayette County on unspecified drug charges.

The former Los Angeles Laker top draft pick was accused of shooting and killing 22-year-old Atlanta mother of four, Julian Jones on the night of Aug. 19, 2011. Prosecutors said Crittenton was armed with a high-powered rifle and killed Jones while aiming for a man he believed had robbed him.

He was released in September 2011 on $230,000 bond.

Stay with Channel 2 Action News for updates on this developing story.

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