Coastal Carolina sophomore running back Jah-Maine Martin of Bucksport has been suspended from the football team and the university because of a recent arrest, according to interim head football coach Jamey Chadwell.
Martin was arrested by the Conway Police Department on July 10 and has been charged with the unlawful carrying of a pistol, and sale or delivery to and possession by certain persons unlawful.
Martin, who turns 19 next Saturday, had combined bonds of $15,000 and was released on July 11. He is no longer listed on the Chanticleers football roster.
“He was arrested with four people a little while ago with guns in the car,” said Chadwell following CCU’s first practice of the season Saturday.