Foster Son of ‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Arrested on UAB Campus
Jamar Goff, the foster son of television personality Ree Drummond ('The Pioneer Woman'), was arrested on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus on September 14th. He faces charges including assaulting a police officer, drug possession, and attempting to elude…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 24, 2026 —
Jamar Goff, identified as the foster son of television personality Ree Drummond, known for her cooking show ‘The Pioneer Woman,’ was arrested on the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus on September 14th.
The charges filed against Goff include assaulting a police officer, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and attempting to elude law enforcement. The arrest reportedly followed an encounter on campus during which Goff allegedly struck an officer.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the encounter, the type of drugs allegedly possessed, and the exact nature of the attempt to elude law enforcement were not immediately available. Information concerning the police officer’s condition or any injuries sustained was also not provided.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police Department is handling the investigation. The legal proceedings that will follow the arrest are expected to be determined by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office.
Goff’s connection to Ree Drummond, a well-known figure in media and lifestyle, has drawn attention to the incident. Drummond has not publicly commented on the arrest. Further details are anticipated as the legal process unfolds.
Story summarized from the original created by Taylor Pollock, Gray News staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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