Tag: Assault

Former Seahawk Chad Wheeler violates court order in pending DV case

Former Seattle Seahawks OT Chad Wheeler has violated a court order in his pending DV case by removing his electronic home monitoring device.

Former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman, Chad Wheeler, has been on house arrest as a result of his pending felony domestic violence case and has now found himself in even more trouble.

Wheeler has violated a court order by removing his electronic home monitoring device, a spokesperson with the King County Prosecutor’s Office told ESPN’s Brady Henderson on Tuesday.

“According to court documents obtained by ESPN, Wheeler’s defense attorney said his client was experiencing a ‘mental health crisis’ on the evening of July 31 when he took off all his clothes, removed the electronic home monitoring (EHM) device from his ankle and began wandering the streets in the Seattle suburb of Redmond,” Henderson writes. “A friend located Wheeler, called for help and took a photograph of him as he was being tended to by first responders while naked.

“Wheeler was taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation and released the next morning, according to the documents.”

The ex-Seahawk was first arrested on the DV charge in January of 2021 when he allegedly choked his girlfriend at the time until she lost consciousness.

Wheeler’s trial remains set to begin on Sept. 26.

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Chiefs could be landing spot for former Vikings CB Jeff Gladney

Acquitted from assault charges, former #Vikings CB Jeff Gladney makes plenty of sense for the #Chiefs.

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Could the Kansas City Chiefs pursue former Minnesota Vikings CB Jeff Gladney now that he has been cleared of felony charges?

Last August, Gladney was indicted on a felony assault charge. He was released by the Vikings just hours afterward. On Thursday, Gladney was acquitted of the charges by a jury in Dallas, Texas.

A former TCU standout, Gladney was drafted with pick No. 31 in the 2020 NFL draft, one pick prior to the Chiefs’ selection of RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The team showed interest in him ahead of the draft, hosting Gladney on one of their allotted virtual pre-draft visits.

The Chiefs are no stranger to giving players second chances, especially at the cornerback position. They did so with former first-round draft pick Deandre Baker, who was released by the New York Giants due to allegations of armed robbery. Baker was eventually cleared and eventually joined the Chiefs’ practice squad. He is going on his third season in Kansas City after being tendered as an exclusive rights free agent.

At the same time, the Chiefs tried to do the same thing with troubled CB Damon Arnette, formerly of the Las Vegas Raiders. That didn’t last after he was arrested on a litany of charges in late January and subsequently released by Kansas City. This also speaks to the low-risk nature of these types of signings, though. If it doesn’t work out, you simply move on.

Gladney, 25, fits GM Brett Veach’s modus operandi and a one-year deal could be beneficial for both parties. The Chiefs have needs in the secondary with CB Charvarius Ward slated to hit free agency. Gladney needs to prove that he’s capable of staying out of trouble and playing at a high level in the NFL. The 5-10 and 191-pound corner played only his rookie season, starting 15-of-16 games in 2020, with 81 total tackles and a forced fumble on the year.

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Chiefs’ Chris Lammons wanted in connection with Las Vegas assault involving Saints’ Alvin Kamara

#Chiefs CB Chris Lammons is a suspect in the recent assault in Las Vegas involving #Saints RB Alvin Kamara.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested over Pro Bowl weekend and charged with battery in Las Vegas. Kamara and three other men are accused of assaulting one victim in the incident, which was caught on surveillance video according to police.

According to a new report from KLAS-TV, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons is one of the three men wanted in connection with the assault. Kamara identified all three men he was with to police when he was taken into custody, per the report. Las Vegas metro police arrested two other men, identified as Percy Ahmaad and Darrin Christopher Young, in connection with the assault. An arrest warrant has also been issued for Lammons, per KSHB-TV reporter Hayley Lewis.

The KLAS-TV report says that Lammons, along with Kamara, Ahmaad and Young, face charges of conspiring to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm.

Lammons, 26, is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason. He first signed with the Chiefs in 2019 as a practice squad player and has since worked his way up to a role as a multi-phase special teamer and starting gunner. He finished the 2021 season on injured reserve.

According to Kansas City Star reporter Herbie Teope, the Chiefs are aware of the situation, but they have no further comment at this time.

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Seahawks DE Aldon Smith released on bond after turning himself in

Seattle Seahawks DE Aldon Smith has been released on bond after turning himself in pending charges of second-degree battery.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith, wanted on suspicion of battery, surrendered himself to authorities at the St. Bernard Parish Prison on Tuesday evening.

He was booked on charges of second-degree battery and released on a $25,000 bond.

According to the sheriff’s office, Smith allegedly assaulted an acquaintance Saturday night outside of a coffee shop.

Smith has notified the Seahawks of his charge and the team has already issued a statement, but won’t be commenting further on the matter.

“We are aware of the reports regarding Aldon Smith,” the statement reads. “Aldon notified us and we are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.”

The Seahawks signed Smith to a one-year deal for the veteran minimum just last week.

This story is continuing to develop.

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WATCH: Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot Gritty cleared of assault allegations

Gritty, the googly-eyed mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers, has been cleared of an assault allegation levied against him (err, it?) by a season-ticket holder.

Gritty, the googly-eyed mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers, has been cleared of an assault allegation levied against him (err, it?) by a season-ticket holder.

The Philadelphia Police Department shared on Monday that its investigation into the mascot has closed and that “the actions of the individual portraying the Flyers’ mascot did not constitute physical assault as alleged.”

Chris Greenwell, a Flyers season-ticket holder, filed a police report in December claiming that his son’s interaction with Gritty at a meet-and-greet-event in November left him with a bruise on his back.

Greenwell said that his 13-year-old son “playfully patted” Gritty on the head and that the mascot responded by punching the boy “as hard as he could.”

The Flyers released a brief statement on Monday:

Vinny Paz receives suspended sentence in Providence assault case

Vinny Paz has pleaded no contest in an assault and battery case that had been hanging over his head for nearly two years.

Vinny Paz won’t have to think about a lingering legal issue during the holidays.

The former lightweight titleholder has pleaded no contest in an assault and battery case that had been hanging over his head for nearly two years. Paz, a native of Cranston, Rhode Island,  received a one-year suspended sentence with probation on each count, according to The Boston Globe.

Paz allegedly attacked Providence resident Nathaniel Lavoie, sending him to the hospital late on the night of  Jan. 1, 2018. Lanvoie reportedly suffered multiple injuries, including broken teeth, a black eye and several bite marks.

At the time of the incident, Paz justified his actions. He told Providence police that Lanvoie had stolen $16,000 from his home..

‘Bottom line is, I got robbed. And when that happens, you gotta do what you gotta do,’’ Paz told WPRI-TV.

This isn’t Paz’s first run-in with the law. He pleaded no contest to drunk driving in 2007 and pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct in 2012. In 2018, he was arrested again for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. That case was settled with a one-year suspended sentence and probation.

Paz, one of the most popular fighters to come out of New England, was the subject of the 2016 Hollywood film “Bleed For This.” He was played by Miles Teller.

Virginia high school football coach investigated for assault in locker room

The head football coach at New Kent High School in Virginia stands accused of assaulting one of his own players before a game in November.

A Virginia high school football coach stands accused of an alleged assault against a player in the locker room at an opposing school.

As reported by Virginia CBS affiliate WTKR, New Kent (Va.) High School football coach John Fulks stands accused of an alleged assault against one of his own players. The physical incident reportedly happened on November 8, when New Kent visited Smithfield (Va.) High School, and captured its season finale, 28-0.

While the result on the field might not have sparked any negative attention, the pregame lead up certainly did. While few details are known about the alleged altercation between coach and player, the incident as described by the player was significant enough to bring charges against Fulks.

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Per WTKR, Fulks was charged with simple assault Wednesday and turned himself in before he was released on acknowledgment of the need to appear in court when called before it.

There has yet to be any word about whether Fulks could receive any concurrent penalty from his particular school.