Sting operation results in felony and misdemeanor charges for former NFL LB Adarius Taylor
Former NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor, who appeared in 88 regular-season games with 18 starts over seven seasons, recently was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges as part of a human trafficking sting operation in Florida.
Via Silas Morgan of the Orlando Sentinel, Taylor was one of more than 250 who were arrested as part of 'Operation Fool Around and Find Out,' which ran from May 2-10.
Taylor faces only misdemeanor charges for solicitation of prostitution. By leaving his six-year-old child in the car while he entered the site of the sting operation, Taylor ended up being charged with felony negligent child abuse without bodily harm.
Per the Polk County sheriff's office, 141 were charged with soliciting prostitution, 93 were charged with offering to commit prostitution, 10 were charged with offenses related to prostitution such as aiding and abetting or transporting prostitutes, and 11 were charged with traveling to meet a minor for sex or other child sex crimes.
Undrafted in 2014, Taylor played for the Panthers, Buccaneers, and Browns. He appeared in 15 games with 10 starts for the 2018 Buccaneers.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
2 hours ago
- USA Today
Former Panthers DE Greg Hardy arrested, charged with assault against family member
Former Panthers DE Greg Hardy arrested, charged with assault against family member Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy has found himself back in legal trouble. As reported by TMZ, Hardy was arrested in Texas on Wednesday afternoon for an alleged assault against a family member. Per jail records, the 36-year-old was booked on a charge of "assault causing bodily injury." Hardy previously faced domestic violence charges in 2014, ahead of what would be his final season in Carolina. Those charges would be dismissed by prosecutors in 2015 after Hardy's accuser, then-girlfriend Nicole Holder, did not appear. He was also arrested on a cocaine possession charge out of Dallas, Texas a year later in 2016. The Panthers selected Hardy in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. The Millington, Tenn. native played with the team through 2014, including a Pro Bowl campaign in 2013, and finished up his NFL run with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015. After his football career, Hardy went on to participate in a number of professional combat leagues—including Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Taylor pedestrian killed in crash: police
The Brief A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Taylor Police said this happened on June 5 in the 3700 block of N. Main Street This is Taylor's first deadly crash of 2025 TAYLOR, Texas - A woman was killed in a pedestrian crash in Taylor. The backstory Taylor police said on June 5, around 4:03 p.m., officers received a call reporting a crash in the 3700 block of N. Main Street. A preliminary investigation revealed a black 2013 Subaru driven by 22-year-old Brynn Trovinger, of Jarrell, entered the intersection, failed to yield right of way, and hit 59-year-old Ramona Pavlas, of Taylor. Pavlas was walking in the crosswalk at the intersection when she was hit. Police said she died at the scene. This is Taylor's first deadly crash of 2025. This is an ongoing investigation. The Source Information from the Taylor Police Department
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Ex-NFL player's girlfriend shares claims of intense physical abuse
The post Ex-NFL player's girlfriend shares claims of intense physical abuse appeared first on ClutchPoints. Greg Hardy is once again at the center of serious allegations. According to documents obtained by TMZ Sports, the former NFL defensive end's girlfriend told police he physically assaulted her during a heated argument over alleged infidelity, per TMZ. The incident reportedly unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in Texas. Hardy's girlfriend claimed the two were returning home from the park with their children when tension began building. When Hardy asked what was wrong, she allegedly told him they would talk later — not wanting to argue in front of the kids. Once they got home, she confronted him about suspicious messages she had seen on his phone. She accused him of cheating while out of town. At that point, she said Hardy snapped. According to her statement, Hardy told her to get out of his face, then shoved her in the chest with both hands, knocking her onto the bed. She alleged he climbed on top of her and used one hand to press her neck down. She did not lose consciousness but said she struggled beneath him. When she kicked at him in defense, Hardy allegedly grabbed her legs and twisted her body in the process. Police were called to the scene around 2 PM. Officers noted visible scratches and redness on the woman's arms. When asked to rate her pain, she described it as a one on a scale of one to 10. Hardy, 36, had already left the home when officers arrived. Police said he fled in a white 2018 GMC Acadia but was later located and taken into custody at 2:29 p.m. local time. Online records show he was charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member. As of Thursday morning, no bond had been set. This is not the first time Greg Hardy has faced troubling accusations. The former Pro Bowler's past includes a 2014 domestic violence case that effectively ended his NFL career. These new claims threaten to once again put his name in the spotlight — for all the wrong reasons. Related: Rickey Smiley speaks on Omega Psi Phi, Caleb Wilson Related: Luka Doncic donated $5K to restore Kobe Bryant mural, then it was hit again
