University of Georgia Player Arrested

May 14, 2026, 20:39
USSports

Introduction

Police arrested Ja'Marley Riddle on May 8, 2026. He is a football player for the University of Georgia.

Main Body

Mr. Riddle drove a red car very fast on a highway. He drove 95 miles per hour. Police stopped the car and smelled marijuana. Police searched the car. They found marijuana and vape pens in a bag. Mr. Riddle told the police they could search the car. Mr. Riddle has three charges. One is for speeding. Two are for drugs. He paid money to leave jail. Other players on this team had car problems before. In 2022, a player died in a car accident. The coach wants the players to follow the law.

Conclusion

Mr. Riddle is out of jail. The university will not talk about this now.

Learning

πŸ›‘ Action Words: The Past

In this story, things already happened. To tell a story about yesterday or last year, we often add -ed to the end of the action word.

Look at these changes:

  • arrest β†’\rightarrow arrested
  • stop β†’\rightarrow stopped
  • search β†’\rightarrow searched

The Exception (Irregular): Some words are rebels. They don't follow the -ed rule. You just have to memorize them:

  • drive β†’\rightarrow drove
  • find β†’\rightarrow found
  • tell β†’\rightarrow told
  • pay β†’\rightarrow paid

Quick Rule: If you see -ed, the action is finished. If you see drove or found, it is also finished, but the word changed its shape.

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
arrested (v.)
took someone into custody
Example:He was arrested for speeding.
player (n.)
someone who plays a sport
Example:The player scored a goal in the final minute.
university (n.)
a place where people study
Example:She attends the university in Georgia.
car (n.)
a vehicle that people drive
Example:He drove his car on the highway.
red (adj.)
the color of blood or apples
Example:The car was a bright red.
fast (adv.)
quickly
Example:She ran fast to catch the bus.
highway (n.)
a main road for cars
Example:The highway is busy during rush hour.
miles (n.)
a unit of distance
Example:The trip was 95 miles long.
hour (n.)
60 minutes
Example:He drove for two hours.
stopped (v.)
came to a halt
Example:The car stopped at the red light.
searched (v.)
looked for something
Example:The police searched the car.
found (v.)
discovered something
Example:They found marijuana in the bag.
bag (n.)
a container for carrying things
Example:She put her books in a bag.
told (v.)
said something to someone
Example:He told the police the truth.
could (modal)
expresses possibility
Example:You could try a different route.
has (v.)
possesses or owns
Example:She has a new phone.
charges (n.)
accusations in court
Example:He faces three charges.
speeding (n.)
driving too fast
Example:Speeding is dangerous on highways.
drugs (n.)
substances that can affect the body
Example:They found illegal drugs in the car.
paid (v.)
gave money in exchange
Example:He paid the fine to the police.
money (n.)
currency used for buying things
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
leave (v.)
go away from a place
Example:He will leave the jail tomorrow.
jail (n.)
a place where people are kept for punishment
Example:He was in jail for a week.
players (n.)
people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced hard for the game.
team (n.)
a group working together
Example:The team won the championship.
problems (n.)
issues or difficulties
Example:They had many problems with the car.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event causing damage
Example:The car accident happened at night.
coach (n.)
the person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave a pep talk before the match.
wants (v.)
desires or needs
Example:She wants a new bike for her birthday.
follow (v.)
to obey or comply
Example:Follow the traffic rules to stay safe.
law (n.)
rules made by the government
Example:Breaking the law has consequences.
out (adv.)
outside or no longer inside
Example:He is out of jail now.
talk (v.)
to speak with someone
Example:They will talk about the case tomorrow.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:We need to act now.
smelled (v.)
to detect a scent
Example:The police smelled marijuana in the car.
vape (n.)
a device that heats a liquid to create vapor
Example:He used a vape pen during the break.
pen (n.)
a small container for ink or a writing tool
Example:She bought a new pen for school.
three (adj.)
the number 3
Example:He had three charges against him.