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Starting Hokies kicker Cody Journell and two other men were charged with breaking and entering Thursday after they allegedly invaded the home of Hokies basketball player Dorenzo Hudson and his roommate Sean Allen in a drug dispute.
Journell was arrested Wednesday night with Matthew Dunton, 23, and Matthew Brady, 21 for breaking and entering with a "dangerous weapon" according to Blacksburg Police.
Hudson and Allen later confronted the three men, according to the court hearing, but no charges related to that incident have been filed.
In a Montgomery Country District Court hearing, Journell, Brady and Dunton were denied bond. They are being held at Montgomery County Jail.
They face felony charges for breaking and entering the house of Hokies basketball player Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen “with the intent to commit larceny, assault and battery, or a felony other than murder, rape, robbery or arson,” according to their arrest records.
The alleged incident involved a dispute over a drug transaction. According to court testimony from Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Mary Pettit, the three men went to Hudson and Allen's residence last night because they said Allen stole marijuana from Dunton.
According to Pettit’s testimony, Journell and Brady hid in the bushes as Dunton knocked on the door holding a pizza box. When Hudson answered, Dunton allegedly drew a gun. The two others entered the house.
The dangerous weapon is still under investigation. It may have been an Airsoft gun, which would reduce the charges against the men.
Pettit recommended Brady and Dunton be held without bond because of “prior charges.” Brady is a management major at Tech. Dunton is not a Tech student.
She was willing to accommodate an agreement to release Journell on bond because of his lack of a criminal record. However, Judge Randall Duncan opted to treat all three defendants the same, because of the dangers presented by exposing what appeared to be a firearm to Hudson.
Duncan did allow both sides to discuss a settlement following the hearing that would allow Journell to post bail. It is unclear at this time whether an agreement has been reached.
Journell’s future with the football program is in jeopardy.
"Virginia Tech redshirt sophomore placekicker Cody Journell is immediately suspended indefinitely from the football team in conjunction with University Policy 1035," said Jim Weaver, Tech’s Director of Athletics, in an email.
The policy states that student athletes must be immediately suspended until charges are dropped, dismissed, or otherwise resolved. If convicted, Journell would be permanently dismissed.
Hudson is a senior on the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team. He is scoring an average of 11.6 points per game. He led the team in scoring the past two games. The Hokies have a game tonight against Eastern Michigan at 7 p.m. According to sources close to the program, Hudson will play.
A version of this article appeared in the Dec 23 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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Virginia Tech has been able to avoid this kind of scumbag behavior by athletes for so long. It's a shame that a KICKER ruins our reputation. I don't want to end up being like Oregon or Ohio State with a bunch of criminals on our team.
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Yo dawgs you gotsta understand. I got C and J tattooed on my triceps for a reason: I'm all about me. I clearly don't care about the team. I'm not even that good of a kicker but apparently I'm a hell of a wanksta.
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This dude has C and J tatted on his triceps? What a pathetic human being No surprise he's a Pike. Entire fraternity can't function normally in society.
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"VaTech has been able to avoid this kind of scumbag behavior by athletes for so long"....??? You cannot be serious, the list is too long to mention. LOL!
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The list is too long to mention?
Compared to other "major" football programs, the list is quite short. And the difference with VT and those other programs is this: we discipline the guys that violate the rules. Oftentimes, other programs will sweep things like this under the rug and it makes its way into a local newspaper and/or tabloid. We don't do that.
So when you step back and look at it, by and large, we HAVE been able to avoid this kind of behavior by athletes.
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Are you a closet racist?
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look at the pictures of the boys that were arrested. they had the absolute crap beat out of them AT THEIR OWN HOUSE. WHAT WERE THE BASKETBALL PLAYERS DOING THERE, BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF THESE BOYS? let's not play the race card to protect our basketball players RIGHT?
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Sean Allen isn't on the basketball team, fyi.
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Thank you for the correction, I was already aware, but does that change anything that he did? I don't understand how people can defend these 2 when they were clearly guilty of intended assault. The end results are being completely ignored. Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen followed the 3 boys to their home and injured 2 out of 3 of them! Which result was more deadly? Which incident created more injury? This issue needs to be taken seriously.
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And you don't think that if you just had some white trash wiggers show up at your house to ambush you, brandishing what appeared to be a gun that you would want some retaliation? Until all the facts are cleared up, right now it looks like the yo boys got mad that Dorenzo Hudsons friend partook in a bad drug deal and the others developed a scheme to deceive them with a pizza box and then ambush them with a "gun"....yeaaahhh...they're REAAALLLYYY innocent. hippie.
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So now retaliation in the form of assault and violent crime is OK and excusable? Going after and following the 3 boys to their home and assaulting them is excusable? And when did I say the 3 boys were innocent? I said, the other perpetrators need to be punished for the felonies they committed.
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So is this person saying that Virginia Tech students and Blacksburg Police condone violence if it's retaliating? At least that commenter must....
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We don't know what happened when Zo and Allen confronted the Matt's. Maybe the Matt's started the fight and Zo and Allen ended it. Police were called, the two Matt's were arressted for the BandE, and CJ was picked up because he was part of the BandE. You can't say what Zo and Allen's intentions were when they confronted the Matt's, while the Matt's and CJ were involved with a weapon. You don't get arrested for ending a fight. Basically these 3 losers got their pot stolen, got beat up and got thrown in jail. LMAO Get the hell outta here!!!!!!!
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Actually, the police arrived in response to a call about a physical altercation and found Dunton getting his ass beat by Hudson and Allen. Get the facts straight. And since all of you seem the think Hudson and Allen had alternate intentions, tell the audience what you think they would be? To say sorry for stealing your pot? To tell them how scared they were? Are you people serious? We'll all see what happens in the end...
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As it has been very publicly released, the so called "weapon" was fake. That lessens the charges against the 3 boys
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As it has been very publicly released, the so called "weapon" was fake. That lessens the charges against the 3 boys
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If the "Matts" had started the physical altercation, why wouldn't have Hudson and Allen pressed those charges on them as well?
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I wouldn't complain too much. Your three boys are lucky to be alive. If they had tried that at my house/half the other houses in Blacksburg, they would have left in a body bag. They should be thankful that they only got their ass beat.
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Again, everyone's response seems to completely disregard the real argument here. Yes, I'm sure they are very thankful to be alive. And I'm sure their families are as well. The truth of the matter is that Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen are guilty of felonies. Everyone is so quick to make judgement on the 3 boys in jail and ask "what-if"s, but no one has asked any questions about the real felons here. And I am wrong for making this argument? I am wrong for recognizing 2 other criminals in this matter? I have not once defending the actions of the 3 boys in jail, but I do have a feeling that this will be worked out. I guess we'll see over the weekend...
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And I'll present this argument again: Since the gun was not real, and since the first incident did not turn deadly (there are no what-ifs about this), the felony charges will most likely be dropped. However, assault and violent crime are both considered felonies in the state of Virginia and the second incident did, in fact, turn deadly and cause injury. If the 2 boys who were assaulted decide to press charges, Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen will be charged, and most definitely found guilty, of committing a felony. How will you all excuse their actions then, I'm wondering?
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Most definitely a PIKE move. can't wait to read the details as they come in :)
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This dude has C and J tatted on his triceps? What a pathetic human being No surprise he's a Pike. Entire fraternity can't function normally in society.
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This dude has C and J tatted on his triceps? What a pathetic human being No surprise he's a Pike. Entire fraternity can't function normally in society.
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SERIOUSLY? shame on you. shame on all of you. i thought you hokies stuck together? are none of you taking into consideration how this has affected the families of the these boys, who are clearly VICTIMS of a crime? how can anyone wish poor decree on these families, especially at christmas time? and is no one but me making the connection that one of your starting basketball players is clearly involved in this? talk about a thug...
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What are you talking about? The three perpetrators being the victims and the residents being the criminals?
Racism, much?
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umm well if you read the news you would know that a physical altercation took place on lee street which apparently is not the home of dorenzo hudson. so no, it's not racism. it's facts.
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no one even knows the whole story. i think it is very un-hokie of all of us to assume the worst of our own...
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somewhat agree, dorenzo hudson and sean allen are also perpetrators in that they "went after" the 3 boys... clearly intended on doing bodily harm, could even be accountable for breaking and entering, and maybe more. isn't assault a felony in virginia?
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Where did anyone say anything about the families? First Sean Allen is apparently on our basketball team according to you, now you claim we're bashing their families? Get lost.
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Calling these boys "pathetic human beings" and laughing about these boys being locked up (when no one even knows the whole true story) IS wishing ill on the families. They are exposed to all of these articles, how is it not wishing poorly upon them? They are the ones who are suffering the most from this. So yea, shame on all of you. And further more, shame on you for making excuses for Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen. "HE'S NOT ON THE BASKETBALL TEAM!" ... And? Does that change ANYTHING that happened? No. so calling people racist or commenting on their grammar doesn't dismiss the felony committed by Allen and Hudson, whether ANY of you want to recognize it or not.
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These kids are thugs. Kicker included. Seen them Downtown plenty and them and the rest of their Pike friends are always getting kicked out the bar. Disgraceful. Enjoy Prison.
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Hope Danny Coale starts practicing his field goals today.
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Reports are that Dorenzo Hudson resides at that residence and that the break-in occurred when it was discovered they were cheated on a drug deal. Merry Christmas indeed.
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Did anyone else look at the mugshots? Those two other kids Journell was with got messed up el oh el!
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Everyone needs to relax for a little bit. I hate PIKE just as much as the rest of us, but we don't know what he did. You don't have to crucify him already. Take it easy. How do you know the cops aren't blowing this out of proportion?
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We don't know what he did!?
Ok Listen up Hokies: Just because he plays football, it doesn't mean he's a saint. It's time we start treating these guys like real people, not like saviors. The football program at Tech absorbs an absurd amount of the regular student's tuition. Let's ease up on the way we worship football players, hold them accountable for their actions.
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Actually that couldnt be farther from the truth. The VT football progam nets proffits every year in the 10s of millions and donates some of that money to the academic program. No money is used from tuition to support the team, it like most other top 30 Div 1 programs are very profitable. Please get your facts before you talk.
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But I do agree we shouldnt worship athletes or give them special treatment.... but the program is self sufficient.
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if we are talking about holding our athletes accountable, why aren't we holding Dorenzo Hudson and Sean Allen accountable for NOT ONLY A DRUG RELATED SCANDAL, but for committing assault WITH intent to do harm at a location of 2 of the boys that were arrested? WHY ARE THESE BOYS OUT PLAYING BASKETBALL? and WHY DID THEIR COACH SHOW UP AT THE CRIME SCENE AND LEAVE WITH THEM?
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Sean Allen isn't a VT player.
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Who gives a flying f whether or not he is a player? These arguments are real and if people don't recognize these 2 as equally dangerous players in these crimes, there is something seriously wrong.
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Everyone needs to relax for a little bit. I hate PIKE just as much as the rest of us, but we don't know what he did. You don't have to crucify him already. Take it easy. How do you know the cops aren't blowing this out of proportion?
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What's the big deal? He's just following in the footsteps of his hero, Sebastian Janikowski.
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I hear that he has C and J tattooed on his arms and apparently he is a PIKE, just wanted to make sure you all knew
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They are all idiots. These guys aren't even really involved in Pike though... Was it Hudson or his roommate involved with the drugs or both?
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I do not care about what excuses people provide for these idiots. Basketball and football players at tech are put on a pedestal without reason. Most of these kids are decent folks but everyone tends to turn the blind eye to the dirtbags. Real gun or not, a breaking and entering with the use of something that resembles a firearm takes a real dumb ass. What if they were met with a real gun? It appears they got there ass kicked but they could have been killed!! And Hudson, what a douche bag! If he is not kicked off the basketball team, we as fans owe it to the university to ensure the bad press does not stop! Do you wonder why we do not make the NCAA Tournament? If anyone takes up for these idiots, they must borderline what is considered normal human functionality.
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"It may have been an Airsoft gun, which would reduce the charges against the men."
So is this just another example of reckless/irresponsible reporting by the CT?
I was under the impression that many objects (even a trained attacker's fists) could be classified as dangerous/deadly weapons?
I hope there is some credence to the subjective lines in this article; otherwise, the CT needs to revaluate their writing & editing standards (yet again).
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The cops are the ones who said that this, actually. The reporter's crime in this case is merely lack of attribution.
Wow. I never thought I'd see the day where I stuck up for CT reporter.
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Just one more reason why we need concealed carry on campus. The true perpetrators went to the home of the 3 boys with the intent to commit mayhem and seriously injure them. Their 2nd amendment rights were clearly in play here, regardless of what may have allegedly occurred earlier in the evening.
Guns save lives!
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This didn't even happen on campus. Guns save lives the way Oreos help lose weight.
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Yeah because every time a crime is prevented in that manner, it's reported on, and you have good facts to work with as a basis for your observation.
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http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/virginia-beach-711-clerk-shoots-wouldbe-robber
twice in 1 week!
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http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/virginia-beach-711-clerk-shoots-wouldbe-robber
twice in 1 week!
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/okla-woman-shoots-kills-intruder911-operators-shoot/story?id=15285605
need i say more?
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If pot was legal this entire thing almost definitely wouldn't have happened. Not to excuse the actions of these guys. Also to the people trying to throw the concealed weapons debate into this gtfo of here, that has nothing to do with this since it happened in a private residence.
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if pot was legal, it wouldnt have changed a thing. One person stole from the other
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agreed, maybe they could have gone and purchased some pot but that doesn't change the fact that they were stealing ... could have stolen something else.
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So basically one guy had weed, another guy steals his weed. The first comes looking for the thief and his weed, and the second (after stealing his weed) goes after and beats up the first guy. So why is only the original weed owner incarcerated (on no bail, with 2 others) while the thief -- who apparently committed an assault, not to mention a theft -- is spending the holidays at home with family? They should all be locked up until further conclusions
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Hopefully, Va Tech lawyers can get this cleared up quick so he can be back for the bowl game---they need a good kicker bad to beat michigan! I've got $150 riding on this game.
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I graduated in the latest of the '80's and if I recall correctly there was always grumblings and inside poop on both teams that drugs were being used on regular basis. Our best players, especially in basketball were known to toke and sniff their way through games. When they went to away games we always used to say that the stuff they got wasn't any good, because they always played like crap on the road and great at home.
It amazes me that nothing has changed in the culture there....
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I think people are forgetting that these are simply charges against the boys, they have not been found guilty of anything. What happened to 'innocent until proven guilty' ? Sucks that the press has crucified them already.
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Ay yo, listen hur~! PIKE shouts outs first off do.
Ok yeah we was pissed. We waas rul pissed. Zo bogarded me budz, aight. Shiiii you know how much an 8th costs in bburg? Probably like 60 or 50 on a good day. So when me and da Matts got back to da crib we busted out our scale...we was all bugg eyed to find we only got 3 grams out of 3.5. DO PISS ME OFF THO>
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ignorant. . .
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This is just an idiotic act on both sides. Neither parties were right. What we do know is that all five boys are Hokies and it makes me sick to my stomach to read all of these comments. Stop judging, stop being ignorant and wait for the story to pan out. I hope none out of the entire group are convicted or sought after for any more crimes. They all have futures and families and a lapse of judgement from clearly both sides has landed them in this situation. Their Holidays are ruined and for what- a waste. Get off of your computers and stop wasting your time reading these comments- go spend time with your families and GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSES. They're all young and they will learn from this experience as did you with all of your adversities I'm sure.
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Get off your computer d-bag. Cody J is gonna get his thug life on in prison. He one pathetic kicker anyway. Let him think about his "wide lefts" in prison.
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pretty sure he and brady are out...
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Cody Journell should and must be off the team and possibly out of school. If those other two thugs are Tech students, shame on Tech. Also Journell put his parents in great jeopardy by them having to put their house up for his release. Let him stay in jail where he belongs for sometime. Frank Beamer ( who I respect and the basketball coach) should start their own investigations along with the Athletic Director. this is not an isolated incident. Why is Sean Allen still in Blacksburg when his elgibility is over. I guess it is easier to be a Big Man on Campus than get a real job. Why is Hudson living with Allen, I hope he is not into drugs, but if so, he is off the basketball team as well. Coach Beamer should have all of his remaining players walk past Journell's empty locker and see that no one person is abover or better than the team. Investigate now, before it gets worse. Also, the person who bet $150 on Tech, get a reality check, any team can win or lose in a bowl game and the players are on the team which is a privalege nor a right. If I were a college athlete, if I saw someone coming toward me whom I thought had drugs, I would run the other way. It is not worth it.
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All people deserve very good life and mortgage loans or small business loan will make it better. Because freedom relies on money.
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