Patriots' Jack Jones avoids jail time; sentenced to probation and community service for gun charge

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New England Patriots defensive back Jack Jones will serve one year of probation and 48 hours of community service as prosecutors dropped eight of nine weapons charges he faced from an alleged incident in June.

Jones was charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine and possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card. He was also charged with an airport security violation. 

Jones was released on a $30,000 cash bail pending an Aug. 18 probable cause hearing, his attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, said. The deal was reached during a hearing Tuesday in Boston Municipal court.

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Football: New England Patriots Jack Jones (13) in action, runs with the football vs Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay, WI 10/2/2022 (David E. Klutho/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

The alleged incident occurred at Logan Airport in Boston when Massachusetts State Police were called to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the airport after two firearms were found in a traveler’s carry-on luggage. Police said they identified the person as Jones and arrested him.

Jones was planning to travel from Boston to Arizona when he was apprehended.

Police said they were called to the TSA security checkpoint in Terminal B after the TSA discovered the firearms and ammunition.

Jones reportedly faced up to 30 years in prison.

New England Patriots DB Jack Jones celebrates after forcing an incompletion against Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper. The Patriots beat the Browns, 38-15. ( Jim Davis/The Boston