These arrests just don’t surprise me anyone. It seems like athletes are just getting into all kinds of trouble. SMH. This time it’s Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew. Find out what happened after the jump…
Via TMZ:
Maurice Jones-Drew has been charged with battery after allegedly KO’ing a security guard at the Conch House in St. Augustine, FL.
According to the police report obtained by TMZ, MJD is accused of striking the security guard with a closed fist on the guard’s left cheek, knocking him out.
According to cops, the punch was intentional.
The incident went down during “Reggae Sundays” at the Conch House restaurant on May 26.
According to the police report, witnesses say … MJD’s buddy was told by security to stop touching a young female. The buddy allegedly “slapped” a security guard on his chest … and a melee ensued.
One of the security guards reportedly put MJD’s friend in a headlock to stop the fight … and that’s when MJD stepped in and clocked the guard.
After the incident, the security guard spoke with police — and cops noted that the guy’s jaw was “swollen a great deal and had a large lump on his jaw bone.”
The security guard was hospitalized after the incident — and doctors found contusions and a bone bruise, but no broken bones.
We reached out to MJD’s people for comment — so far, no word back.
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UPDATE:
The St. Augustine PD is doing some hardcore backpedaling … admitting they ACCIDENTALLY told the media Maurice Jones-Drew was charged with battery, when in fact, he hasn’t been charged with anything … yet.
Earlier today, the S.A.P.D. issued a statement to the media … which stated very clearly, “The [S.A.P.D.] has filed charges of misdemeanor battery against Jacksonville Jaguars player Maurice Jones-Drew that stemmed from an altercation at the Conch House ‘Reggae Sundays.’
Now, a rep for the S.A.P.D. tells TMZ … they screwed up and “misrepresented” the situation.
According to cops … no charges have been filed against Jones-Drew, however, he IS being investigated for allegedly punching a security guard in the face … and is a “person of interest.”
Cops say Jones-Drew and his attorney are being cooperative with the investigation. After the investigation is complete, we’re told the case will be sent to the State Attorney’s office, which will determine if charges will be filed.
