Crime & Safety
Kareem Hunt Says He'd Fail Drug Test In Police Video
Video obtained by TMZ shows a Rocky River police officer speaking with Kareem Hunt and saying he found marijuana in Hunt's car.

ROCKY RIVER, OH — Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt told a police officer he would fail a drug test if he was tested immediately, according to a police dash cam video released by TMZ. Police found small amounts of marijuana and an open container of vodka in Hunt's car, according to the video.
Hunt was stopped for speeding on I-90 on Jan. 21, according to Rocky River police records. An officer spoke to Hunt and smelled marijuana in the car. The officer found trace amounts of marijuana in a backpack in the backseat of Hunt's car. Despite the discovery, Hunt was cited for speeding and then allowed to leave, Fox 8 reported. He was not cited for any drug offenses.
Video obtained by TMZ and released this week shows a Rocky River police officer speaking with Hunt and telling him he should be more careful and appreciative of the second chance he received to play in the NFL.
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Hunt was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after video was released of the running back attacking a woman at The 9 Hotel in downtown Cleveland. Hunt was later signed by the Browns but was suspended by the NFL for eight games.
The video, in its entirety, was shared by TMZ on Twitter.
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