Former Husker tight end Arik Gilbert fined for Lincoln liquor store burglary

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Former Husker tight end Arik Gilbert entered a plea deal Tuesday in a Lincoln liquor store burglary.

Gilbert’s charges were amended to first-degree criminal trespass and criminal mischief, according to court records.  He was initially charged with burglary, a Class IIA felony.

A Lancaster County judge ordered Gilbert to pay a $400 fine and $450 in restitution.

Gilbert broke into SJ’s Liquor and Vape Shop near 27th and O streets just before 2 a.m. on Aug. 29.

The Lincoln Police Department said he stole over $1,600 worth of items from the store.

Officers caught Gilbert leaving the store with a bag full of vape and smoke products.

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Gilbert had transferred from Georgia and was waiting on the NCAA to grant him a waiver to play for Nebraska last season.

At a press conference after the arrest, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said he was “sad and disappointed.”

“During camp, he’s had some struggles,” Rhule said. “He’s working to overcome them. We have a great group of people here trying to help him, and then obviously last night happened.”

Gilbert left the Huskers shortly after his arrest.