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Reports started surfacing earlier tonight that current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was involved in a hit and run car accident. Rumors have been flying around Twitter throughout the night, but here is what we know for sure at this point…
* The woman who's car was struck by Jones was not a middle aged woman as reports stated, but instead a pregnant woman in her 20's. The woman was brought to a local Albuquerque, New Mexico hospital with non-life threatening issues.
* The Albuquerque (New Mexico) Police Department would like to speak with Jones, but he is not an official suspect and no arrest warrant has been issued.
* Jones has yet to speak with any authorities and/or the UFC has not issued a statement in either way.
* Jones is till scheduled to defend his championship against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 (May 25th).
* The last statement issued by the Albuquerque (NM) Police Department (on Twitter) states…
We CANNOT confirm that Jon Jones was involved in a H&R traffic accident from this morning. The investigation is ongoing.
— Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) April 26, 2015* The Albuquerque (NM) Police would like to question Jones for a potential "Hit & Run."
* As of 10:44pm EST., the police have not been able to make contact with Jones or any of his representatives, despite going to his residence and attempting to contact him via phone.
* Jones did not go to training camp today (Camp Jackson/Winklejohn).
The following is a statement (in BOLD) issued by the Albuquerque (NM) Police Department...
UFC fighter Jon Jones sought for questioning.
The Albuquerque Police Department is actively seeking UFC Fighter Jon Jones for questioning in regards to his possible involvement in a hit-and-run accident, near the intersection of Juan Tabo and Southern, in Southeast Albuquerque early this morning, April 26, 2015.
A pregnant female in her 20s, who was the driver of a separate vehicle, was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries.
Officers attempted to contact Mr. Jones at his residence Sunday evening, but were unsuccessful. We have also reached out to his lawyer, but as of now, have not heard back.
The Albuquerque Police Department is asking Mr. Jones to please contact us as we continue to investigate by calling (505) 242-COPS (2677).
More information will be provided when it becomes available.
* Mike Johnson posted an article saying that Jon Jones has been upgraded to "suspect status" by the Albuquerque (NM) Police Department. Mike also posted a statement issued by the UFC, both of which can be found at this link...
http://pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=29928&p=1
* Reports are stating that an off duty police officer was able to identify Jon Jones as he ran away on foot from the crash site.
* TMZ has reported that the car that Jones was driving was a rental car that was registered to Jones.
* Reports are also circulating that a marijuana pipe was also found in the rental car, whether or not the pipe has been used by Jones or anybody else for the matter has yet to be determined.
* Albuquerque (NM) Police have stated that a summons has been issued for Jones, but not an arrest warrant. Which at this point means that if Jones does not turn himself in for questioning within the next four weeks, a warrant can be issued, possibly sooner depending on the evidence that is found throughout the investigation.
* Albuquerque (NM) Police have stated that no cocaine was found inside the vehicle that Jones was driving.
* TMZ is also reporting now that marijuana was found with the marijuana pipe in Jones car.
The Albuquerque (NM) Police have released the police report from the crash and it can be found by clicking on the link below...
* Police have issued an arrest warrant for Jones because his hit and run charge has been upgraded from misdemeanor to felony. That is due to the fact that the pregnant woman that Jones hit in the accident wound up with a broken arm.
* It has also been reported that Jones fled from the scene of the accident with a handful of cash.
* Jon Jones has turned himself in to Albuquerque (NM) Police and he is being held on $2,500 bail.
* Jon has posted his $2,500 bail and he has already been released from a Bernalillo County Metro Detention Center.
* Jones did not enter a plea of any kind in his first court appearance earlier today. (Last Update)
* The court did not put any travel restrictions on Jones. (Last Update)
* Jones is set to meet with Dana White & Lorenzo Fertita in Albuquerque today, nothing has been announced by any party yet on what happened during that meeting. (Last Update)
