USC football player charged with DUI
COLUMBIA – USC football player DeVonte Holloman was arrested at a safety checkpoint in Downtown Columbia Friday night.
The 20-year-old was charged with a DUI, according to South Carolina Department of Public Safety spokesman Sid Gaulden.
Gaulden said the checkpoint where Holloman was arrested was part of a crackdown on DUI’s and nighttime seat belt enforcement, called “Operation Downtown.”
It took place at the intersection of George Rogers Blvd and Bluff Road near Williams-Brice Stadium.
He said there were a total of 12 arrests made as a result of the checkpoint.
Holloman plays strong safety for the Gamecocks and is considered to be a starter in the upcoming season.
The junior played in 14 games last year.
USC has not released a statement on the incident.
WACH Fox News will continue following this story and update it as we gather more details.
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