Eagles' running back Lewis arrested-- Mon Jul 9 7:00 am -- Falsely reporting a fire, reckless endangerment
According to the Albany Times-Union, Eagles backup running back Dion Lewis was arrested early Saturday morning.
Lewis and his brother, Lamar, were locked out of their hotel. The incident happened around 4 a.m., when the men tried to get back into the hotel but the doors were locked. The general manager of the hotel said the doors are locked after midnight.
They banged on the glass doors and pulled the fire alarm. Officer Steve Smith said Lewis was a guest at the hotel and both men were intoxicated. (Phillyblurbs.com)
FF Today's Take:Lewis was charged with falsely reporting a fire (a felony) and misdemeanor reckless endangerment. He's expected to be the backup to LeSean McCoy this season. No word yet on how or if this incident will affect his playing status.