Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested May 26 in Wisconsin and charged with five counts related to domestic abuse, according to the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department.
Jacobs, 28, turned himself in on May 26, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The domestic disturbance occurred on the morning of May 23, according to the police department news release.
Jacobs was arrested, and upon him turning himself in was booked into Brown County Jail, on the following charges, including three of domestic abuse.
• Battery – domestic abuse
• Criminal damage to property – domestic abuse
• Disorderly conduct – domestic abuse
• Strangulation and suffocation
• Intimidation of a victim.
Jacobs denies these charges, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course.” Jacobs’ lawyers, David Z. Chesnoff, Richard A. Schoenfeld and Clarence Duhac wrote in a statement.
Josh Jacobs Arrested on Assault Charges
At first glance these allegations, which have been deemed credible enough for him to be arrested, certainly don’t look good for Jacobs, even though the nature of the situation remains a mystery to the press.
Unlike other players facing unfortunate legal situations over the past few days; namely Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice; Jacobs has an otherwise squeaky clean record when it comes to his off-the-field behavior.
In fact, the former first round pick for the Raiders declined to partake in more than a bit-part role in the filming of Hard Knocks back in 2019 as a rookie, due to his desire to stay focused on football and not be distracted by the cameras.
And over the course of his career to date, his on-the-field results have been a strong reflection of that. Jacobs has four 1,000-yard rushing seasons in seven years, three Pro Bowl nods and one All-Pro nomination.
Last season the 28-year old put up 929 rushing yards and 282 receiving yards, combining for a total of 14 total touchdowns, the second most of his career.
BREAKING: Packers’ Josh Jacobs Arrested on Multiple Charges