We will continue to monitor events closely as more facts are made available to us." "We were made aware of an arrest last night of one of our player leaders for an alleged domestic violence incident and have activated our domestic violence crisis protocol for the protection and support of everyone involved. On Wednesday, the NFLPA issued this statement about Sherman, who serves as a VP on the executive committee. The driver abandoned the vehicle in a nearby parking lot, and when the registration was run, it came back to Sherman. PT, they received a report of a single-car accident in which a car hit a concrete barrier. Sherman is also being investigated in connection to a hit-and-run, and damage to state Department of Transportation property. According to Redmond PD, Sherman sustained a minor laceration to his lower leg and ankle area as a result of the police dog. Meanwhile, a K-9 unit was deployed to help subdue Sherman and he was taken to the hospital to be looked at for injuries before being booked. Officers sustained minor injuries in the altercation when Sherman was resisting arrest. Dash says Sherman's lawyer was successful in his plea for immediate release after citing Sherman's lack of criminal history, his achievements in the NFL, his work in the community and with charities.ĭuring a press conference on Wednesday, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said Sherman attempted to break into the house of his in-laws at around 2 a.m. Sherman has to return to court when requested, cannot use drugs or alcohol, cannot possess firearms and has a no-contact order with his father-in-law - but not his wife. The former San Francisco 49ers defensive back was released on conditions and was not held on bail, according to Amy Dash of CBS Sports and Audacy. ESPN reported Sherman was intoxicated and threatened to commit suicide during a confrontation with family members before he was arrested. On Thursday, Sherman was ordered to be released from jail following his arrest early Wednesday morning in a Seattle suburb. The other charges are simple misdemeanors, a prosecutor's office spokesperson told The Seattle Times. The DUI and reckless endangerment charges are gross misdemeanors, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. Sherman has a court appearance scheduled for Friday. Richard Sherman was charged with five misdemeanors on Friday by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office, including driving under the influence, endangering roadway workers, resisting arrest and domestic-violence-related counts of malicious mischief and criminal trespass.
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