Update 01/24/2022 1:58pm:
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was previously seen getting into an incident with police. Now, reports surfaced saying Hayes was hit with 12 misdemeanor charges related to the incident with police.
Some of the charges Hayes was hit with include a domestic violence charge, use of force, resisting a police officer, using force and violence against an LAPD member, destroying property, and more.
The scuffle with police started after Hayes’ girlfriend called her cousin in July 2021, saying she was worried for her safety after Hayes was allegedly acting erratically. Police showed up as a result, and the incident with Hayes went down. As of now, Hayes is facing jail time if convicted. Stay tuned for more updates.
source: TMZ
Original 08/04/2021 1:08pm:
Video footage of New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes' arrest went public after the NBA player was booked and charged with felony battery on a police officer and resisting arrest last week.
The clip, which shows Hayes struggling against three LAPD officers, has led to an excessive force investigation as the 21-year-old is seen getting tased as force is applied on his neck. The clip ends as backup arrives and the person filming the incident is approached by an officer.
LAPD Chief Michael Moore revealed that the department was investigating the arrest due to the force that was applied to Hayes' neck and caused him to struggle to breathe. Cops on the scene claim the clip only starts when they were arresting Hayes and doesn't show the former number eight draft pick causing the physical altercation. Police claim Hayes shoved and injured an officer after ignoring their commands, adding that there's bodycam footage to support their claims.
As a result of the physical confrontation, Jaxson Hayes was arrested and treated for minor injuries before posting a $25,000 bond.
Source: TMZ
Original 07/28/2021 7:23pm:
According to TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans' center Jaxson Hayes was arrested after an alleged violent altercation with police following a domestic violence disturbance call.
Police arrived at the residence early Wednesday morning and attempted to enter the home. Hayes, the No. 8 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, refused to grant them entrance which sparked an altercation between Hayes and one of the officers.
The brawl broke out and continued even while Hayes was tasered in the midst of everything. Both Hayes and the officer reportedly required medical attention after the scuffle. While Hayes was treated for minor injuries, the officer's condition hasn't been disclosed.
The former Texas Longhorn was booked and charged with felony battery on a police officer as authorities continue investigating the alleged domestic violence incident.
The Pelicans have addressed the situation and said in a statement:
“We have been made aware of the incident involving Jaxson Hayes. 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.”
Source: bleacherreport.com
