Chiefs CB Michael Richardson Arrested for Alcohol Related Offense

by Chris Thorman on Jan 31, 2010 7:33 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

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Via TampaBay.com, who has a sweet mugshot collection.

This arrest belongs in the "All this for a little bit of weed?" category but it's still a Kansas City Chiefs player who was arrested:

At least 413 people were arrested Saturday during the Gasparilla Parade, among them a NFL player.

And like Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Michael Richardson, 25, the vast majority of those taken into custody were charged with alcohol-related offenses, Tampa police say.

So Richardson was at the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates (Yes, that's what it's called) in Tampa, was running around with a beer like probably a thousand people were, and got caught by the cops. This could have been any of us on say St. Patrick's Day, Mardi Gras or Saturday at the park here in Austin.

Richardson's arrest and release was really no big deal down in Tampa. Click over for more info.

Richardson was arrested at 4:15 p.m., in the vicinity of the Howard and Swann Avenue intersection, on a charge of being in possession of an open container.

He was released from the Orient Road Jail at 8:10 p.m. tonight after posting a $250 cash bail, according to jail records.

Mr. Richardson, Larry Johnson spits on your weak attempt to break the law.

Richardson came to the Chiefs as a free agent on September 30, 2009. He played in 11 games last year, started one of them and racked up 14 tackles.

Almost one year ago, 2008 Chiefs 7th round draft pick TE Mike Merritt was arrested for possession of marijuana. Three weeks later, he was released.

I personally don't think Richardson's indiscretion warrants his release but Scott Pioli and Todd Haley may think differently. He's not an essential part of defense or special teams, so he may be considered expendable after this arrest.

What do you think about Richardson's arrest? Was he just being a 25-year old kid? Or an NFL player showing terrible judgment?

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For a minute I thought I was looking at the wrong dossier...

Charging a guy with possession of an open container in this place was like handing out speeding tickets in the Indy 500.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 8:20 AM CST reply actions

Nice Apocalypse Now reference

One of my favorite movies of all time.

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by Chris Thorman on Jan 31, 2010 8:22 AM CST up reply actions

I think it's just an easy way to "stimulate" the economy

Do policeman down there get to keep like, $10 from each ticket? Seems like someone was trying to make some cash.

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by 306008 on Jan 31, 2010 9:27 AM CST up reply actions

Hell that could have been me depending on the event

by FrankPitts on Jan 31, 2010 8:32 AM CST reply actions

Yeah exactly

Sounds like Richardson hadthe bad luck of goig to that parade during a “zero tolerance” year.

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by Chris Thorman on Jan 31, 2010 8:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I don't think this is serious...

This is no where NEAR close to serious enough to warrant a release. However, he’s just made himself a candidate to get replaced. If Pioli and Co. need to cut someone, look for this guy’s name to get thrown in. He didn’t really disturb anyone or do anything wrong besides just have alcohol open in this place. He wasn’t drinking and driving. This is nothing like weed, drinking and driving, HITTING WOMEN (2.7), or going into a populated establishment carrying a loaded firearm in your pants with the safety turned off. O_O That’s right. We’re looking at you, Plax. You’re an idiot.

by Claude! on Jan 31, 2010 8:54 AM CST reply actions

I think this arrest should be good for two things:

1. Ribbing from the teammates.
2. Snide remarks by coaches about not getting caught in bad situations, even if everyone else is doing it.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 8:59 AM CST reply actions

Does he still count as a kid?

I’m 24, and I have a full time job after college. I’m not a kid. He’s 25 and has (tentatively) a full time job after college. He ain’t no kid!

by EyePod on Jan 31, 2010 9:00 AM CST reply actions

Well I used kid

to imply he wasn’t using the best judgment.

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by Chris Thorman on Jan 31, 2010 9:03 AM CST up reply actions

Don't mince words Chris

24 or 25 years old there’s individuals that do go above and beyond but in five years if you’re honest with yourself, you’ll be calling yourself a kid. Not taking a jab at you eyepod, but even if you don’t think so right now, the older you get, the more you learn.

I’m about to be 32 and I know I’m still a kid to someone, don’t take it as demeaning, I sure don’t, someday you’ll be proud of that title when someone slaps it on you.

by mcclanahanman on Jan 31, 2010 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

Depends

I don’t think age and employment are the sole determinants. My mother-in-law is 48 and is a world-renowned neuroresearcher, and I consider her a kid. She has no spending restraint, no eating restraint, and acts like a teenager.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 9:14 AM CST up reply actions

You don't like your mother-in-law?

Weird. :)

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by Chris Thorman on Jan 31, 2010 9:18 AM CST up reply actions

Hey, I didn't say that!

She’s an idiot (almost literally, as she’s brilliant in her scientific field, but acts like a teen and can’t reason her way out of a wet paper bag in everyday situations), but I have to admit that she’s a blast when we all get together and play Settlers/Seafarers of Catan.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 9:21 AM CST up reply actions

now, if she needs somewhere to dispose of that money safely...

my pockets can get deep…

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by 306008 on Jan 31, 2010 9:28 AM CST up reply actions

No big deal

This happens all the time. But it does go on his record with Pioli and brings himself some unwanted negative attention.

Jared Allen had like two DUI’s and he is still going strong rocking the mullet.

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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 31, 2010 9:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions

but he doesn't play for Pioli...

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by 306008 on Jan 31, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions

anymore.

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by 306008 on Jan 31, 2010 9:29 AM CST up reply actions

You think this may seriously be that big a deal to Pioli

This is peanuts compared to some of the negative issues Pioli has let slide in the past, like with Randy Moss, Brandon Merriweather, etc.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions

No

I just think it’s something that will be jotted down next to his name…come time to sit down and weigh pros and cons…this will be talked about as a con…some guys take this more serious then others. Personally I would sit him down and give him a little talk and that would be it.

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by Matt_Grbac on Jan 31, 2010 9:46 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Agreed

That’s why I mean it should be kind of exhibit-A for guys doing their best to not be in the wrong place at the wrong time, not that there was definitely such an indication Richardson should have recognized, if it seemed to be the common practice.

by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2010 3:01 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think that this will warrant a release from the Chiefs.

The big difference between Merritt, and Richardson’s arrests is that Merritt was using an illegal substance. Richardson used a legal substance in areas that it shouldn’t have been carried. Both had bad judgement, hence the arrests.

If Richardson gets let go it is because of his poor play.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Jan 31, 2010 9:42 AM CST reply actions

He won't be let go because of this arrest...

but I don’t expect him to be on the squad next year. I wish I could remember which game it was, but he was burnt repeatedly. I think we had an injury situation, but it was embarrasing either way. He saw some better mintes for the rest of the season, but I still expect the reserves at CB to be looked at for upgrades.

On another note, those are some serious cops…arresting over 413 people on this same charge. Wow. I am guessing that was a mandate from the chief. Either that or they were just REALLY bored.

by 3GChief on Jan 31, 2010 9:46 AM CST reply actions

I don't think he will be let go due to this.

But I really don’t remember him being on the squad anyway. I think he will be let go because he really isn’t that much of an impact player. This doesn’t hold a stick to Bam Morris or Tamarick Vanover’s exploits.

by Ren on Jan 31, 2010 10:18 AM CST reply actions

The poll needs another option..like I hope so haha

by tomahawk44 on Jan 31, 2010 10:37 AM CST reply actions

Wrong place wrong time.

I don’t fault him, it’s not like I expect these guys to stay in doors w the blinds down.

by 8k1c6 on Jan 31, 2010 1:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I voted yes

Though I don’t agree with it, seems pretty harsh. I didn’t know that you could be arrested merely for possession, I wonder if there was more to it than that.

by Supersport on Jan 31, 2010 1:26 PM CST reply actions

There could be more to it.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s website, his bail was $2000 and he was also charged with battery of a law enforcement officer.

Just go to http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/PublicInquiry/ArrestInquiry and search for Richardson,Michael or booking number 10004791 to see for yourself. It may not have just been wrong place, wrong time.

by MadMattox on Jan 31, 2010 1:45 PM CST reply actions