NBA’s Jaxson Hayes Arrested in Los Angeles After Struggle With Officers
LOS ANGELES New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in Los Angeles after a struggle with officers who responded to a report of a domestic dispute and used a taser before handcuffing him, authorities said Thursday.
The 21-year-old player was booked into jail on suspicion of resisting arrest, and a woman declined to cooperate with the investigation into the domestic dispute call early Wednesday, a Los Angeles Police Department statement said.
Hayes, 6-foot-11 and 220 pounds, was treated for unspecified injuries from the struggle before going to jail, police said. He was released on bond that day, online jail records show. An officer also was treated for an unspecified injury and then released from a hospital.
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The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, according to Fox 8 New Orleans. Hayes and a police officer were sent to the hospital after the alleged altercation at a Los Angeles-area home.
Law enforcement was reportedly called to the home for a domestic disturbance. After Hayes tried to stop officers from entering the property, a physical fight reportedly ensued, during which officers tased Hayes. Police had to put out an officer needs help radio call during the altercation, according to TMZ.
Hayes will reportedly be charged with felony battery on a police officer, while the initial domestic disturbance is still being investigated.
Pelicans Jaxson Hayes arrested after altercation with police
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29 Jul 2021, 09:19 GMT+10
New Orleans Pelicans center/forward Jaxson Hayes was reportedly arrested early Wednesday morning after an altercation with police in Los Angeles.
According to TMZ, police went to a house after receiving a call about a domestic disturbance. Hayes reportedly intervened and tried to prevent officers from entering the house.
The dispute escalated, leading to police to use a Taser on the 21-year-old Hayes.
The Pelicans confirmed they were informed about the situation. We have been made aware of the incident involving Jaxson Hayes, the Pelicans said in a statement. We are working in conjunction with the NBA and Jaxson s representatives to gather more information and will have no further comment at this time.