On Sunday, jail records indicated that Isaiah Buggs, a defensive lineman of the Kansas City Chiefs, was apprehended and detained in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
According to the records, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Buggs on accusations of second-degree domestic violence and second-degree burglary, and he was detained on a $5,000 bond. Initially, the circumstances surrounding the arrest were ambiguous.
According to reports, Buggs has been arrested for the fourth time in Tuscaloosa within the span of a few months. Back on May 30th, he surrendered himself to the police and was charged with two counts of second-degree animal abuse. Following the posting of his bond, he was released.
According to witnesses, Buggs had vacated the house around March 19th, which was 10 days prior to the discovery of the dogs at the property. Records indicate that Buggs received a notice of termination on April 15th due to outstanding rent exceeding $3,000.
According to a statement from Trey Robinson, Buggs’ agent, Buggs was unaware of the presence of the dogs on the property and refutes the accusations of animal cruelty.
According to police records obtained by Tuscaloosa Patch, Buggs was taken into custody on April 14 following an altercation at his establishment, the Kings Hookah Lounge. He is facing charges of assault, making threats, and violating city laws for allegedly pushing Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley.
Records show that when patrolling officers arrived at the business, they observed that the parking lot was excessively crowded. Upon entering the building, they discovered a staggering 283 people, surpassing the maximum occupancy limit of 83. The police informed Buggs of the violation and issued him a ticket for the overcrowding. Buggs became agitated and left the officers’ presence. Blankley attempted to assist Buggs in returning to the scene, but Buggs responded by pushing him into several police officers.
According to the arrest report, a physical altercation occurred and Buggs was uncooperative, necessitating the intervention of multiple officers to restrain and handcuff him. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Following his detainment, Buggs was incarcerated and subsequently released on a $1,600 bond.
According to police records obtained by Patch, Buggs and his brother Detarion were accused of pointing guns at a woman during a fight at a hookah bar on April 23rd.
In his statement regarding the animal cruelty charges, Robinson acknowledged his two previous arrests at the hookah bar. He went on to suggest that the police were specifically targeting Buggs and his establishment.
On June 25, the Tuscaloosa City Council will conduct a public hearing to determine whether or not to revoke the business license of Kings Hookah Lounge. Buggs has taken to his personal and work-related social media accounts, urging individuals to assist him.
At only 27 years old, Buggs has already made a name for himself in the football world. He played a crucial role in the University of Alabama’s national title win in 2017, which ultimately led to him being picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. After spending three seasons with the Steelers and two with the Detroit Lions, Buggs joined Kansas City’s practice team in January. Not long after, the team re-signed him to a futures deal following their impressive Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
The Chiefs’ summer has been a challenging one, and the recent arrest of Buggs only adds to their troubles. Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the team, is facing eight felony charges following a crash in April that resulted in injuries to eight people and involved multiple cars. Rice stands accused of driving a Lamborghini at an alarming speed of 119 mph. While he was also initially charged with assault, those charges were eventually dropped after the alleged victim declined to press charges.
Source: Yahoo Sports
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