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Maryland Defensive Back Dontay Joyner Arrested on Harassment Charges

Court records list misdemeanor harassment counts with Joyner held without bond.

Overview

  • Dontay Joyner was arrested in Harford County on June 11, according to the sheriff’s office and court filings.
  • Court records charge him with one count of telephone misuse and two counts of electronic communications harassment and note an alleged violation of release conditions.
  • The filings say Joyner was held without bond, and reporters have not yet found public details about the specific alleged incidents.
  • University of Maryland Athletics said it is aware of the case but declined further comment, and Joyner is a rising senior who transferred from Arkansas State in 2025.
  • The charges are misdemeanors that could lead to criminal proceedings and separate university discipline, with expected next steps including arraignment, bond hearings, and possible team-roster decisions.