Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A freshman linebacker with the USC football team has been arrested on several charges.
John Angelo Watley, 18, has been charged with larceny/grand larceny, financial transaction card theft, and second-degree burglary.
Columbia police say just before 7 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a residence on Senate Street in reference to a possible burglary. When officers arrived on scene, two people inside said they'd seen Watley in their home.
According to the people inside, they were asleep when Watley entered the home.
Whatley is accused of stealing more than $2700 in goods including electronics such as a Mac Book, an iPad, and money.
Officers say they arrested Whatley on site and recovered the stolen items.
His bond was set at $50,000.
USC officials confirmed Monday night that according to their policy, Watley has been suspended from all team activities.
Watley, who's from Lawrenceville, Georgia, played prep ball at Peachtree Ridge High School.
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John Angelo Watley, 18, has been charged with larceny/grand larceny, financial transaction card theft, and second-degree burglary.
Columbia police say just before 7 a.m. Monday, officers responded to a residence on Senate Street in reference to a possible burglary. When officers arrived on scene, two people inside said they'd seen Watley in their home.
According to the people inside, they were asleep when Watley entered the home.
Whatley is accused of stealing more than $2700 in goods including electronics such as a Mac Book, an iPad, and money.
Officers say they arrested Whatley on site and recovered the stolen items.
His bond was set at $50,000.
USC officials confirmed Monday night that according to their policy, Watley has been suspended from all team activities.
Watley, who's from Lawrenceville, Georgia, played prep ball at Peachtree Ridge High School.
link: http://www.wltx.com/news/article/175955/2/Police-USC-Football-Player-Stole-from-Home-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cbc%7Clarge