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UFC Champ Jon Jones in Police Custody Following Hit-And-Run Accident

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones turned himself in to Albuquerque Police on Monday evening to face charges of allegedly being involved in a felony hit-and-run on Sunday. The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed the development to MMAWeekly.com.

Jones was initially being sought for questioning and was expected to be charged with a misdemeanor for Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The charge on Monday was elevated to a felony after it was revealed that the pregnant victim in the accident suffered a fractured arm and wrist.

The Albuquerque Police Department issued a felony arrest warrant for the light heavyweight champion on Monday, but offered for him to turn himself in.