Oregon WR Messiah Hampton Arrested in High-Speed Chase — SkimNews
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- Messiah Hampton was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase on October 18, booked on one felony count of attempting to elude and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving, then released the same day.
- Springfield Police identified Hampton as the driver of one of two vehicles that evaded officers, with Deputy Chief George Crolly confirming the identification and stating the second driver remains unidentified.
- Evan Stewart was arrested nearby for DUII the same night but is not considered a suspect in the chase, with prosecutors declining to file charges related to the incident, per KATU News.
- Jamari Johnson was cited for speeding that Saturday night but is not a suspect in the chase, as police continue efforts to identify the second fleeing driver, according to the Oregonian.
- Oregon Ducks now face ongoing off-field distractions following their October 5 win over Nebraska, as the team prepares to host No. 20 Northwestern while dealing with multiple player incidents.
Why it matters: The Oregon football program faces increased scrutiny as three players were involved in traffic incidents within days, risking team discipline and public perception ahead of a key matchup; the repeated police contacts threaten to overshadow on-field performance during a fragile 4-3 season.
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