Quarterback John Thomas O'Sullivan and linebacker Kristopher Spraker were arrested in Davis on July 29 on alcohol-related charges, university officials announced Thursday. Both players have been suspended from the team indefinitely, pending an investigation. The fourth party was not apprehended by the police. All three have been charged with attempted robbery, conspiracy and false imprisonment by the Yolo County District Attorney. J.T. O'Sullivan, a UCD junior, was charged with assault and Spraker, a senior, was charged for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
All charges are misdemeanors.
The reported conduct reflects very poor judgment. He declined to comment on the impact the arrests may have on the season until Student Judicial Affairs passes a ruling on the matter involving the students. Intercollegiate Athletic Director Greg Warzecka also reserved his opinion until a ruling is passed. In due time, the court system and Student Judicial Affairs will make a judgment, but it is UC Davis policy that students against whom serious charges are pending may not participate in activities in which they represent the campus. He said Spraker and Patrick O'Sullivan have been placed on probation by the D.A., with the requirement that they successfully complete a home-study rehabilitation program called Western Corrections.