Lewis to Appear in Court on Friday

A former Fresno City College quarterback now faces multiple drug charges after his arrest in December.

Clovis police arrested Emmanuel Lewis, 21, a student at Fresno City College and former football star, on Dec. 10 after a four-month investigation involving the possession and solicitation of illegal drugs. Lewis is scheduled to appear Friday at Fresno County Superior Court for his preliminary hearing.

According to Clovis police, Lewis sold close to an ounce of cocaine and 25 ecstasy pills to undercover narcotics officers during the investigation. The suspect also faces child endangerment charges. Lewis' 2-year-old son was in the car during the transaction just before the arrest. The boy was placed with Fresno County Child Protective Services.

Janet Stoll-Lee, public information officer for the Clovis Police Department, said that the officers searched the suspect's apartment shortly after the arrest. “[During the search] they found scales and packaging material,” Stoll-Lee said.

Richard Scheidt, the assistant coach of the Fresno City College football team, declined an interview with The Rampage and did not wish to comment.

Lewis' arraignment occurred Dec. 15, according to Clovis police. The upcoming preliminary hearing will be held Friday, Feb. 5.

Lewis, 21, was the Ram’s quarterback for the 2008 and 2009 football seasons.  According to information on FresnoBee.com, he threw for 2,227 yards and 21 touchdowns.  He holds the Central Section career passing record with 8,667 yards.