Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. suspended amid arrest investigation

Alabama sophomore defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. was arrested Saturday in Tuscaloosa and booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on charges that include three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of attempting to elude and a speeding violation, jail records show. He was released on a 1,500 dollar bond within about an hour. On Monday, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer announced Kirkpatrick’s indefinite suspension as the university reviews the matter.

The University of Alabama Police Department is leading the investigation, and school officials have said they are gathering more information. A spokesperson for Alabama athletics said the program is aware of an incident involving Kirkpatrick and is working to obtain details. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances that led to the arrest.

DeBoer said he had spoken with Kirkpatrick before imposing the suspension. "Unfortunately, with the information that I have at this time, I talked to Dre, and we need to indefinitely suspend him," DeBoer said. "He understands there are consequences that come with his actions." The coach did not specify any further disciplinary timeline or conditions for...