Texans Safety Jimmie Ward Arrested On Felony Assault Charge

Houston Texans information Jimmie Ward was arrested successful Texas early Thursday greeting connected a felony battle charge, according to online jailhouse records. 

Ward, 33, was arrested astatine astir 5:30 a.m. section clip and booked into nan Montgomery County Jail. He was charged pinch assault connected a family personnel by impeding breathing aliases circulation, which is simply a third-degree felony. 

Ward is facing a third-degree felony battle charge. (Montgomery County Jail)

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The Texans said successful a connection that they are alert of nan reports surrounding Ward’s arrest. 

"We are gathering much accusation and person nary further remark astatine this time," nan connection read, via ESPN. 

Kansas City Chiefs backmost Patrick Mahomes (15) is tackled by Houston Texans information Jimmie Ward during nan first half astatine GEHA Field astatine Arrowhead Stadium connected Dec. 21, 2024. (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)

The Houston Chronicle reported that nan incident took spot astatine nan NFL player’s location successful Magnolia. No further specifications surrounding nan alleged battle were instantly known. 

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Ward spent nan mostly of his profession playing for the San Francisco 49ers. In 9 seasons pinch nan organization, he registered 7 interceptions and 451 tackles crossed 106 games. 

He entered nan 2023 offseason arsenic a free supplier earlier signing a two-year, $13 cardinal deal. 

Jimmie Ward (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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Ward signed a one-year statement hold worthy $10.5 cardinal earlier nan commencement of past season. In 2 seasons pinch nan Texans, Ward appeared successful 20 games and registered 3 interceptions and 98 tackles.  

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