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Frank Clark, City Chiefs Star Defensive End, Arrested In South LA
The Super Bowl champ was pulled over by the LAPD and arrested when officers allegedly spotted a submachine gun sticking out of a bag.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles police pulled over and arrested Kansas City Chiefs star defensive end Frank Clark in South Los Angeles for allegedly possessing a concealed weapon, police confirmed Monday.
Los Angeles Police Department officers pulled Clark over for an unspecified vehicle violation at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday near Grand Avenue and Adams Boulevard, according to Officer Mike Lopez.
According to the LAPD, the officers spotted a bag with a submachine gun sticking out of it in the car. Clark and all three of his passengers were then arrested, according to the LAPD. Clark was related on a $35,000 bond Monday afternoon.
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It's not Clark's first arrest. The Cheif's star was arrested on suspicion of felony home-invasion in 2012 and again in 2014 on suspicion of domestic violence following an altercation at a hotel. He ended up pleading to disorderly conduct in that case.
``We are aware of the matter, which will be reviewed under the NFL's personal conduct policy," NFL vice president, communications Brian McCarthy told ESPN.
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The names of Clark's passengers were not released and it was not clear if they face charges.
Clark was a Pro Bowl selection for both the 2019 and 2020 seasons. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020.
City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin
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