Ex-Sooner (sort of) David Sims investigated for credit card fraud

Two years ago, the Sooners kept waiting for junior-college signee David Sims to get to campus. Waiting. More waiting. Before finally, OU cut ties with the California safety.

Due to academic issues he failed to clear up, Sims never made it to Norman for the 2008 season, and eventually the Sooners moved on.

Sims moved on too, the following year enrolling at Iowa State, where he became the Big 12′s Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2009 after leading the Cyclones with five interceptions.

But now, Sims could be in hot water.

Authorities say Sims is being investigated in connection with a stolen credit card, though no charges have been filed.

Ames police commander Mike Brennan says a Des Moines woman reported July 17 that her credit card, which her son had taken to Ames, was stolen. The card was then used at several Ames-area businesses.

Police obtained a warrant and searched Sims’ apartment Tuesday, but they wouldn’t say what they found.

Iowa State has also refrained from commenting on the matter.