WMU dismisses Ron George, Bryson White after armed robbery arrest

Western Michigan freshmen Ron George and Bryson White were formally charged with armed robbery Sunday morning. A few hours later, the two were dismissed from the program.

George and White were arrested Friday night for allegedly entering an apartment and robbing a woman using a semi-automatic gun and a knife. Cash and other property were stolen, police said, and the two were charged with first-degree home invasion and larceny in addition to armed robbery.

“This has been a difficult time for our university, community and family,” WMU head coach P.J. Fleck said in a release. “With this action we are moving forward and we are focusing our attention on Northwestern.”

Both players are true freshmen who joined the program this summer. George is a three-star linebacker from Pittsburgh while White is a wide receiver from Mason, Ohio. Per MLive.com, the two are expected to be arraigned Monday.

WMU opens its season next Saturday at Northwestern.