Ex-Texas Tech trio accused of burglary get community service

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors recently dropped burglary charges against three former Texas Tech football players in exchange for the players' agreeing to perform community service and meet other requirements.

Under terms of the agreement, a felony charge of burglary of a habitation against each of the ex-players was dismissed and they will enter a pretrial diversion program that includes a number of provisions, including mandatory drug testing.

Authorities said the three men broke into a Lubbock home at some point between Dec. 20 and Jan. 9 and stole a gun safe containing seven handguns and rifles worth $14,000, two digital cameras and a TV, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.