Report: Dolphins’ Traffic Allegations Regarding Tyreek Hill’s September Arrest Dismissed | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats and Rumors

Traffic warnings issued to Miami Dolphins superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill were reportedly dismissed.

Accordingly Andy Slater From Fox Sports 640 South Florida The tickets issued to Hill for reckless driving and a seatbelt violation were rescinded after the Miami-Dade Police officers who wrote the tickets failed to show up for the hearing:

TMZ Sports He confirmed the citations were dismissed and added that the decision was made on Monday.

The tickets were related to a Sept. 8 traffic stop on the morning of the Dolphins’ regular season opener. Hill was taken into custody during the stop before being released and playing in Miami’s 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

According to TMZ, Hill pleaded not guilty to the charges before the quotes were taken down this week.

According to ESPN’s report Marcel Louis-JacquesThe traffic stop and arrest occurred just outside the Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, and ESPN’s Jeff Darlington added that sources say Hill was handcuffed after getting into a verbal altercation with a police officer when he was stopped for speeding.

Hill later stated that he had “no idea” why he was detained and that he was not disrespectful and did not use profanity towards the officers. Louis-Jacques.

Fellow Dolphins players Calais Campbell and Jonnu Smith stood at the scene to ease tensions, but Campbell was also taken into custody. Campbell he told reporters officers said his arrest resulted from “disobeying a direct order.”

After body camera footage of Hill’s detention was released, the Dolphins released a statement about X in which they condemned officers for “extremely aggressive and violent behavior.”

Steadman Stahl, President of the South Florida Police Benevolent Association. published a statement He defended the officers’ actions, stating that Hill was “uncooperative” during the stop:

“Prior to yesterday’s game against the Dolphins, an incident occurred in which Tyreek Hill was handcuffed before being released. First, to be clear, he was never arrested as he was putting himself and others in great danger.

“After being stopped, Mr. Hill did not immediately cooperate with officers on the scene, who handcuffed Mr. Hill, as per policy and for their immediate safety. Still uncooperative, Mr. Hill refused to sit on the ground and was taken into custody, so he was directed to the ground. Once the situation was resolved within minutes, Mr. Hill was issued two traffic tickets and was free to leave.”

Hill quickly escaped detention as he was arguably the Dolphins’ best player in their season-opening win, finishing with seven receptions for 130 yards and an 80-yard touchdown.

The 2024 season has largely been a struggle for the 30-year-old veteran since then, as he hasn’t had 100 or more receiving yards in any other game.

Overall, Hill has just 49 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns, leaving him well off the pace he set last season when he set a career high with 119 catches, set a new career high with 1,799 yards and a league-best 13 scores. goals.

Hill was negatively affected by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missing multiple games due to a concussion. wrist injury He suffered for the first time in August.