Ladson, South Carolina, Former NFL player Robert Quinn, a first-round draft pick, was arrested in South Carolina after being caught fleeing the scene of an accident.
The 34-year-old, who once played for teams like the St. Louis Rams and Dallas Cowboys, was held in Charleston County.
Highlights
- When the police arrived, they found Robert Quinn in the passenger seat of a white Dodge Challenger.
- He spoke slurred and initially refused to give his identification, claiming he hadn’t done anything wrong.
- He was charged in South Carolina for crashing into multiple cars before allegedly slapping a woman in 2023.
In a disturbing mugshot, Quinn can be seen with visible injuries, including blood on his forehead, nose, mouth, and temple.
He faced charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage.
Quinn was booked and later released on the same day, 10 January.
Robert Quinn Was In The Passenger Seat While Waiting For A Woman To Pick Him Up
Early January 10 morning, North Charleston police responded to a call about a crash at a local car dealership involving a red truck.
The fire department arrived first and reported that the suspect was trying to flee in a different car.
Former North Carolina & NFL defensive end Robert Quinn with an all-time mugshot after getting arrested for crashing his truck. 👮♂️ pic.twitter.com/rRmaNkGHw4
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) January 11, 2025
According to the police report, the driver told officers that Quinn had called the woman to pick him up.
She is believed to work at G-Club, a nearby gentleman’s club where Quinn had been seen earlier that evening.
Officer De Sheers arrived shortly afterward and noticed a white Dodge Challenger with the NCFD behind it.
Quinn, who had visible head and hand injuries from the crash, was uncooperative with police.
He spoke slurred and initially refused to give his identification, claiming he hadn’t done anything wrong.
After further conversation, Quinn retrieved his driver’s license from his wallet but dropped it in his lap before tossing it.
Officers identified Quinn using his South Carolina driver’s license. Meanwhile, the investigation led them to the crash site where Quinn’s vehicle, a maroon Ford F-150, was found.
The truck had struck the passenger side of a Honda Element, which then collided with a purple Chrysler 300, pushing it into a blue Ford F-150.
TRENDING: Former #Eagles player Robert Quinn was arrested today in South Carolina after police said he tried fleeing the scene of a four-car accident, per @FOX4.
— Philadelphia Eagles Central (@pheaglescentral) January 11, 2025
The police report states a maroon Ford F-150 registered to Quinn looked to be the vehicle that started the collision.… pic.twitter.com/NSkmZKYaU8
The F-150 was the only vehicle with a deployed airbag, indicating only one occupant—the driver.
The officers also noted that all truck doors except the driver’s door were locked, with Quinn being the only person in the vehicle during the accident.
In August 2023, he was charged in South Carolina for crashing into multiple cars before allegedly slapping a woman.
According to a local, Quinn was highly aggressive, repeatedly claiming he would buy new cars for those involved and suggesting they go to a dealership.
When the woman asked him to leave her property, he reportedly slapped her twice.
Additional Information
- Quinn went to Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he played football for the Fort Dorchester Patriots.
- During his senior year, his season was cut short because he had brain surgery to remove a benign tumor.
- Before the surgery, he had impressive stats with 54 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, and 21 quarterback hurries.
