Charges have been dismissed against former Arkansas Fort Smith head basketball coach Justin Bailey, who was arrested on suspicion of DUI back in December.

Bailey, who was suspended at UAFS following the arrest, had subsequently resigned in February.

Bailey released the following statement to HoopDirt.com:

First and foremost, I must give thanks to God for allowing me to be in the profession that I am in today. Athletics has been a part of who I am since I was a child, and I am blessed to have been associated with programs who hold themselves to the highest regard.

Years ago, my journey with UAFS began as a student athlete and with a National Championship program, only to return as an assistant coach, and eventually Head Coach of the Lions. In December of 2018, I self-reported an incident to my Athletic Director, was placed on administrative leave, and ultimately forced to resign my position as Head Coach.

Throughout the whole process, I have maintained my innocence and never once admitted guilt to the charge made against me. In the weeks and months to follow, my reputation and character was put into question by local media and from the public in our community.

Today, it is my pleasure to announce that there are formally NO CHARGES filed against me. Unfortunately, this did not happen under the university’s timetable but now I can continue to follow my passion and pursue a position that will allow me to show my strengths and rebuild the honor and integrity of my name.

I thank those who stood beside me, knowing that we would prevail! I thank those in the community who supported me through phone calls and text messages. I sincerely thank those who reached out to me and for me with prayer. I am a firm believer in God and I truly believe that greater good will come out of this. I am forever thankful for my past, and even more for my future.