Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy arrested in Arapahoe County
By Scott Rogust
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested in Arapahoe County on Thursday, May 12 on second-degree criminal tampering charges.
On Thursday, May 12, the day the NFL officially released its NFL schedule, news was broken regarding Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office announced that Jeudy was taken into custody around noon local time, via Ryan O’Halloran of The Denver Post.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's office says #Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was taken in custody between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today. Jeudy hasn't been booked yet so no information yet on charges.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) May 12, 2022
Shortly afterwards, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office tweeted out that the wide receiver is being charged with second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer, which is a misdemeanor. Jeudy is on a no bond hold, which means he cannot be released until he sees a judge.
Professional football player Jerry Jeudy has been arrested by Arapahoe Co sheriff deputies. He's being held at the Arapahoe Co jail on charges of 2nd degree criminal tampering w/a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) May 12, 2022
Broncos: Jerry Jeudy brought into custody on May 12
As for what the charges mean, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero provided details. The second-degree criminal tampering charge in Colorado means to tamper with someone’s property “with intent to cause injury, inconvenience, or annoyance.” As for the domestic violence enhancer, that is due to Jeudy’s relationship with the accuser.
Jeudy is on a no-bond hold, meaning he must stay in jail until he sees a judge, who then can issue a mandatory protection order (restraining order). That hearing is likely to take place in the next 24 hours, per authorities.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 12, 2022
The team is aware of Jeudy’s arrest and they are gathering more information, per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Denver selected Jeudy with the 15th-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He played 16 games in his very first season, but he was limited to 10 games in 2021 due to a high ankle sprain suffered in the team’s Week 1 game against the New York Giants.
Through his two seasons with the Broncos, Jeudy caught 90-of-169 targets for 1,323 yards and three touchdowns.
We will continue to keep you posted on this story once more details are made available.
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