FARMINGTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas wide receiver Jalen Brown was arrested Friday morning in Farmington on a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, according to jail records.
Brown, 21, was booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 11:11 a.m. and released later that evening at 9:22 p.m. after posting a $560 bond.
Under Arkansas law, a person can be accused of hindering apprehension or prosecution if they are alleged to have intentionally helped someone avoid arrest or investigation, such as by lying to police, hiding a person, or destroying evidence. The charge can range from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the underlying offense.
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Brown started his collegiate career at LSU before transferring to Florida State, where he played in nine games with two starts in 2024, recording eight receptions for 75 yards and a 19-yard kickoff return against Notre Dame. He was dismissed from Florida State in spring 2025 following an arrest for possession of a controlled substance, according to On3, then transferred to Arkansas in May 2025.
Brown is scheduled to appear in court on June 17 at 8:30 a.m…