UFC and Albuquerque Police Department statements on Jon Jones

Arrest warrant issue for Jon Jones, arrangements made to turn self in

Arrest warrant issue for Jon Jones, arrangements made to turn self in

An arrest warrant has been issued for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in connection with a hit-and-run in the early morning hours Sunday.

The victim in the incident was a 25-year-old pregnant woman. The victim suffered a broken arm, elevating the incident from a misdemeanor to a felony. According to the, a man matching Jones’ description ran from an SUV involved in a three-car accident before returning, grabbing a handful of cash and fleeing again.

An officer at the scene found car rental paperwork linking the car to Jones as well as a marijuana pipe and marijuana.

The Albuquerque Police Department announced via Twitter that the warrant had been issued and that arrangements have been made for the fighter to turn himself in.

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