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Quinton Jackson Arrested for Hit-and-Run (Pics & Video) / Update: Jackson’s Court Date Set for August 15

July 15, 2008 by RedSweat  
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Apparently things aren’t going well for the former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who recently lost his belt to rival TUF coach Forrest Griffin at UFC 86.

A bystander on a California highway snapped these shots of the former champ being arrested today at gun-point for an alleged hit-and-run incident that followed with a high speed chase. During the chase, Rampage apparently hit multiple cars until finally succumbing to the police after completely losing his front left tire. No injuries were reported following the incident.
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Jackson faces multiple felony charges and could be in court as early as Thursday. His bail has been set at $25,000 according to the Costa Mesa Police Department.

"He was arrested for violation of felony evading, hit-and-run and reckless driving," Lt. Dondero said.

After his arrest, Jackson was transported to the Orange County central jail which is where he is currently being held. Stand by for more updates as they become available.

Update: Here is the exclusive "Rampage" arrest video courtesy of TMZ.

Update #2: MMAJunkie has confirmed with the Costa Mesa Police Department that Quinton Jackson has posted his bail and left the Orange County Jail. Dana White apparently flew to California via private jet on Tuesday to post the former champs $25,000 bail.

The Costa Mesa Police Department also released a press release regarding the alleged incident. Here is a snippet from that press release.

According to a press release from the Costa Mesa Police Department, Jackson ignored an officer’s directions to pull over and continued "weaving in and out of traffic" while forcing "pedestrians to flee for their lives" as he continued "running several red lights."

Update #3: According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, Jackson’s court date has been set for Friday, August 15th. He is scheduled to appear at the Harbor Justice Center in Laguna Niguel where he will face felony charges.

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  1. TP on Wed, 16th Jul 2008 3:51 pm 

    WHAT A DUMBASS!

  2. TapouT on Wed, 16th Jul 2008 4:50 pm 

    he was bailed out for 25,000 after a night in jail
    dana was suppose to bail him out..but nobody knows if he did

  3. Quinton Jackson Arrested Again | Red Sweat on Thu, 17th Jul 2008 12:38 pm 

    [...] even 24 hours after he was supposedly bailed out of jail by UFC President Dana White for $25,000. Jackson was arrested at gun-point yesterday after an alleged hit-and-run incident on a California highway. He faces [...]

  4. Todd Yeakle on Thu, 17th Jul 2008 1:00 pm 

    I don’t know how the cops kept him in their sites with that stealthy vehicle.

  5. Quinton Jackson Delusional and Claiming to be “God” | Red Sweat on Mon, 28th Jul 2008 2:06 am 

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  6. Quinton Jackson Formally Charged with Six Counts | Red Sweat on Tue, 26th Aug 2008 12:45 am 

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  7. Quinton Jackson Formally Charged with Six Counts on Thu, 28th Aug 2008 3:11 am 

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