4 Football Players Arrested for Having Concealed Weapons

Two UCLA football players, linebacker Jamir Miller and fullback James Milliner, were arrested by Torrance police for carrying concealed weapons 10 days ago.

Mark Gunn, a New York Jet defensive end, and Lyron Cobbins, an all-city prep linebacker from Kansas City who was visiting UCLA on a recruiting trip, were also arrested in the incident. Cobbins is scheduled to visit USC this weekend.

The Torrance city prosecutor is still considering whether to file charges against Miller, 19, and Gunn, 24, who were cited and released. No charges will be filed against Milliner, 20, or Cobbins, 18, Torrance Police Sgt. Dave Smith said.

Miller, Milliner, Gunn and Cobbins were stopped by police at about 12:45 a.m. on Jan. 17, because a vehicle driven by Miller had an equipment violation.

The arresting officer said he found a loaded ammunition magazine when Miller opened the glove compartment to get his vehicle registration, Smith said.

After ordering Miller, Milliner, Gunn and Cobbins from the vehicle, the officer allegedly found two loaded handguns underneath the front passenger seat and arrested all four football players for possession of a concealed weapon and carrying a loaded firearm in public, Smith said.

Possession of a concealed weapon and carrying a loaded firearm in public are misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in the county jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

This is the second time in the last two weeks that UCLA football players have been arrested on weapons charges.

Tailback Kevin Williams and nose guard Bruce Walker pleaded not guilty to several misdemeanor weapons charges, including having a concealed firearm in a vehicle, at their arraignment last Friday in Beverly Hills Municipal Court.

UCLA Athletic Director Peter Dalis suspended Williams and Walker pending resolution of the case.

UCLA football Coach Terry Donahue, away on a recruiting trip, and Dalis could not be reached. Marc Dellins, UCLA sports information director, said it would be premature to comment.