MSU LB Leo Lewis arrested, allegedly for driving in wrong direction

The athlete at the center of the NCAA investigation into Ole Miss “attempted to push through traffic” in his car per a police report.

Mississippi State linebacker Leo Lewis was arrested on disorderly conduct charges.

According to a release from the Oktibbeha (Mississippi) County Sheriff’s Office, the situation happened as follows:

Deputies were originally dispatched to Aspen Heights Apartments for a call of a large crowd of people and cars blocking the streets. While Deputies were attempting to clear the streets, a vehicle driven by Lewis attempted to push through traffic despite Deputies directions for traffic to exit in the opposite direction. After several attempts to gain compliance, Lewis was taken into custody.

He was released on bond.

Lewis is at the center of the NCAA’s case against MIssissippi State’s rival, Ole Miss. Through multiple interviews, Lewis details how he was paid by multiple SEC schools to entice him to sign. Lewis is a Brookhaven, Miss. native and was a four-star prospect coming out of high school. Last season as a sophomore, Lewis tallied 46 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.