Shadrach Thornton Arrested: Latest Details, Mugshot, More on NC State RB

North Carolina State running back Shadrach Thornton was arrested late Tuesday after reportedly striking a pedestrian while riding a scooter near the school.  

WRAL.com reported police tracked down Thornton at his apartment after he left the scene of the accident. He was charged with failure to stop and render aid and failure to provide information. He posted $500 bond and returned home.

After the incident, NC State dismissed Thornton from the team, per Brett McMurphy of ESPN.

Following his dismissal, Thornton released a statement on Thursday, via James Henderson of Pack Pride:

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I would like to start off with an apology; it was never my intention to bring disgrace to this community, university or the staff. I am elated at the opportunities that I’ve had here at the University, and I deeply apologize for the position that I’ve put you in.

Throughout my time here at NC State I haven’t always made the best decisions, but from those decisions I have learned unteachable lessons. The lessons we learn while getting knocked down are the ones that stick with us when we get back up.

I can’t express in words the passion that I have for my Pack family; I will be humbly cheering from the stands as the team continues to do the unthinkable. I will continue to train my mind body and soul as I prepare for the 2016 draft.

I assure you all that the lessons I’ve learned here at NC State will stay with me always. I am a man of faith and I believe that everything happens in God’s plan; it is never my place to question him, but only to accept that which is given. I will do my absolute best to assure that you, future coaches and fans, receive the best Shadrach Thornton possible.

In closing, I’m apologetic for that which has occurred; I’m thankful for that which I have learned; and I am joyful for whatever God has to come.

Be Blessed

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ABC11 Eyewitness News provided the player's mugshot:

The victim, Jimmie Woodard, suffered only minor injuries, including lacerations to his lip that required stitches, his mother told Joe Giglio of the News & Observer.

"I'm just grateful it wasn't worse than it could have been," Sharon Woodard said.

Giglio noted Thornton also faces charges of operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk and for operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

Jerry Hinnen of CBSSports.com passed along information about Thornton's previous issues. He was suspended for the first two games of this season for a violation of team rules. He also missed games during the 2013 season for charges of misdemeanor assault against a female and misdemeanor marijuana and paraphernalia possession.

The senior out of Georgia thrived on the field. He racked up 203 yards and three touchdowns on just 30 carries this season prior to his dismissal.