Doug Haller

azcentral sports

Ismael Murphy-Richardson, one of Arizona State's most promising defensive players, has been dismissed from the program following his arrest in a stolen credit-card incident.

According to Maricopa County records, police allege Murphy-Richardson used a stolen credit card to purchase two 50-inch Sharp televisions along with other video-game equipment at a Mesa Best Buy. Murphy-Richardson also is accused of trying to sell stolen property.

He faces charges of attempted fraudulent use of a credit card, fraudulent use of a credit card, taking the identity of another and trafficking stolen property.

Murphy-Richardson -- who played at Goodyear Desert Edge High -- just completed his redshirt-freshman season. He lined up at Devilbacker, a key pass-rushing position in coach Todd Graham's attacking scheme, and also was a key contributor on special teams. Murphy-Richardson finished with 15 tackles, including 2.5 quarterback sacks. He also blocked a point-after attempt in the Cactus Bowl that junior receiver Tim White returned for two points.

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This was the second known time Murphy-Richardson had gotten into some sort of trouble. He was suspended for ASU's opener at Texas A&M for violation of team rules. He was expected to compete for a starting position next season.

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Last month, ASU Police arrested sophomore defensive back Jayme Otomewo and defensive tackle Deonte Reynolds on burglary charges. Murphy-Richardson's arrest appears connected to that incident. In that police report, an ASU student told campus police that she noticed someone listed as "Ishmael" looking through the wallets of three female students in an apartment. Murphy-Richardson was not initially charged.

Murphy-Richardson is the fifth ASU player to be arrested this year. Graham dismissed Otomewo and Reynolds. Linebacker Davon Durant -- who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend -- left the program and transferred to Marshall. Freshman defensive tackle George Lea was suspended and forced to redshirt this season following a campus BB gun incident.