Detroit’s WXYZ-TV, citing anonymous sources, reported Appling was inside the Pantheon Club with the weapon but few details were proved by local authorities. Other news outlets confirmed the arrest.
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Appling, a Detroit native who’s third all-time in Michigan State history for games started, was in custody at a Dearborn jail as of Tuesday morning. The arrest came Sunday evening.
Appling played briefly for the Orlando Magic last season along with 35 games in the D-League after a highly acclaimed career with the Spartans.
