Bowling Green DL Jhalil Croley arrested for drug trafficking

Police were called to the residence of Bowling Green defensive lineman Jhalil Croley Thursday after a complaint of loud music, but officers found more than just loud music when arriving at the scene.

According to BCSN, officers “detected an odor of marijuana” and asked to enter the off-campus apartment of the 6-foot-2, 270-pound Croley. After Croley allowed police to enter, officers found “marijuana packaged for sale as well as scales and other paraphernalia.”

Croley was charged with aggravated trafficking in drugs and suspended from the team. Additionally, when attempting to arrest Croley, police said he refused to be handcuffed. Deputy Chief Tony Hetrick said that it took “more than one officer to take him down.” That led to a resisting arrest charge.

“We were made aware by the local authorities and understand the current situation,” Bowling Green athletic director Chris Kingston said in a statement. “It is disappointing to hear about this charge, and we will not tolerate that type of activity in any of our programs.”

In addition to his suspension, Kingston said that Croley will not attend the team’s bowl game – the Camellia Bowl against South Alabama – in Montgomery, Ala., on December 20.

In 12 games, including one start, Croley registered 16 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.

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