Jul 28, 2006 1:14 pm US/Eastern
Jabar Gaffney Charged With Gun Possession
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Authorities said Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jabar Gaffney was arrested for carrying a firearm without a proper permit.
Officials said Gaffney, 25, was driving over the Walt Whitman Bridge into Camden County on June 20 when he was pulled over by a Delaware River Port Authority officer for making erratic lane changes.
As Gaffney retrieved his vehicle information, the officer said he noticed a handgun in the glove compartment.
Gaffney had a license to carry the concealed .380 semi-automatic handgun, but it was only valid for the state of Texas, authorities said.
The Camden County Prosecutor's office said Gaffney has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and improper passing.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said the charges were the result of a misunderstanding.
"He had the gun registered in the state of Texas, he thought it was fine on his move up here," Reid said. "Jabar is not the kind of guy I'm too worried about. He's a pretty straight shooter. ... No pun intended there."
Prosecutors said Gaffney intends to apply for a program for first-time offenders that result in charges being dismissed upon completion of the program. Gaffney's attorney, Robert A. Greenberg, did not immediately return a message left Friday morning.
Gaffney signed as a free agent with the Eagles in the offseason following four seasons with the Houston Texans.
Originally a second-round draft pick out of Florida in 2002, Gaffney has 171 career catches for 2,009 yards and seven touchdowns. He signed a one-year deal with the Eagles in March.
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