As reported by the Williamette Week via deadspin.com, LaMichael James was under investigation earlier this month regarding his car he is currently driving.

James had been seen driving a 2003 Range Rover, instead of his 2000 Ford Mustang. Questions have arisen as to whether James had acquired the Range Rover through appropriate channels.

The inquiry centers around Pernell Brown, a gang-outreach worker. Brown has claimed that he and James swapped vehicles as James had been receiving harassment notes on his car.

The paper reports that Brown seems to have purchased the Range Rover through legitimate means. However this car swap has attracted the attention of the NCAA, as it sent to Oregon assistant director for agent, gambling and amateurism activities, Angie Cretors, to investigate.

The Williamette Week also points out that Brown is a former Woodlawn Park Blood gang member.

As of right now the NCAA has no position other than the standard, "It is NCAA policy not to comment on current, pending or potential investigations."

James, a Heisman-candidate, plead guilty earlier this year to one count of physical harassment, stemming from a February 15th domestic violence incident. He is currently serving a 24-month probation sentence.