After a home invasion that took place in Orlando, a University of Central Florida footballer was arrested along with her female companion.
Justin Hodges (defensive back), 20, was taken into custody and charged for participating in the forced entry of an Orlando apartment block on January 9, where a resident suffered severe beatings. New York Post reported.
Nevaeh Mosher (21), whom the player is said to have dated, was also detained by police. Hodges received instructions from the woman, police say. Surveillance video shows two additional perpetrators who have yet to be arrested.
Surveillance video shows assailants ripping off pieces of clothing. And investigators say that at least one of those articles of clothing belongs to Hodges and bears the university’s logos.
Hodges, Mosher and others were taken into custody on Thursday.
Police were called to his residence by several armed men who beat and stole his cell phone.
Police added that the victim and Mosher — whom the victim also dated — had an argument after she reportedly came to his apartment wearing some of Hodges’ clothing.
The player claimed his only purpose in the incident was to recover Mosher’s property from the apartment.
Hodges acknowledged that Mosher owned the gun used in the home invasion and passed it on to another person to be used in the incident.
The player may also have been fired from the football squad.
“Justin Hodges has been dismissed from the football program,”UCF Athletics’ spokesperson said this in a statement. “Per university policy, the UCF student conduct process will be initiated.”
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