Chicago Bears star defensive end Julius Peppers' father, George Thomas Kurney, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, reports the Rocky Mount Telegram. Kurney had been a deputy for the Nash County Sheriff's Office where he worked for the last decade. Following his arrest, he has been dismissed from duty.
Julius Peppers’ Father Arrested For Possession Of Cocaine
A join state-local investigation also arrested Donald Earl Buck on Wednesday, though both were released on $1,000 bonds each. Investigators involved in the case have not discussed details yet.
Does this give more evidence to a new report that says the war on drugs has failed?
Peppers attended high school locally in the area and was a star football player for the North Carolina Tar Heels as well as a member of the university's basketball team. He was the No. 2 overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft, but moved to the Bears prior to the 2010 season.
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