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Coleman Arrested at GF's Speeding Stop
31 Jan
Summary
- Coleman arrested for resisting officer and drug paraphernalia.
- Richardson pulled over for excessive speeding over 100 mph.
- Both sprinters cited for stopping on a limited highway.
U.S. Olympic sprinter Christian Coleman was arrested on January 30, 2026, in Florida. The charges stem from his involvement during a traffic stop for his girlfriend, Sha'Carri Richardson, who was cited for excessive speeding.
Richardson was reportedly traveling at speeds exceeding 104 mph on a state road near Stoneybrook Parkway. She was pulled over after dangerously tailgating and weaving through traffic in an Aston Martin. Richardson claimed her phone's placement on car controls caused the speeding, but she still received a citation for 'Dangerous Excessive Speeding.'
Coleman arrived at the scene in a separate vehicle and allegedly interjected himself into the traffic stop, attempting to prevent Richardson from being taken to jail. Despite multiple instructions from the officer to remain in his car, Coleman refused to comply. This led to Coleman's arrest for resisting an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia, after a glass pipe was allegedly found in his vehicle.
Both Coleman and another sprinter, Twanisha Terry, who also arrived at the scene, were issued citations for stopping on a limited-access highway. Coleman faces additional charges for an expired vehicle registration. Arraignment hearings for both Coleman and Richardson are scheduled for February 25 and February 26, 2026, respectively.
