Brandon Pettigrew Taken into custody After being arrested in Dallas, Texas, early on Sunday morning, former Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew finds himself in legal problems.
The incident, which happened at a nearby convenience shop and entailed property destruction, has received a lot of media attention.
Details of the Incident TMZ Sports reports that the incident happened at a Dallas 7-Eleven at around two in the morning. Pettigrew allegedly lost his temper after a dispute inside the shop.
Surveillance footage shows Pettigrew punching the convenience store’s glass door, shattering it, however the exact reason for the altercation is still unknown. Police Intervention and Arrest The cops were called in as the situation rapidly worsened.
Thankfully, Pettigrew’s aggressive behavior did not worsen the situation, but officers on the scene nevertheless used Tasers. Without more altercation, the 6-foot-5 former NFL player was taken into custody.
Pettigrew was taken to Dallas County Jail and charged with criminal mischief, according to a Dallas Police Department spokeswoman.
Subsequent Release: According to records, Pettigrew was freed from custody later that day, on Sunday, at around 1:00 PM.
After retiring from professional football, Pettigrew had kept a low profile until now, but the arrest has drawn unwanted attention to him.
History of Pettigrew After being selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Brandon Pettigrew had a successful seven-year career with the Detroit Lions. He retired in 2015. He had 301 catches for 2,965 yards and 17 touchdowns during his career.
During his playing career, he made a major contribution to the Lions’ offense, which made his stint in the NFL noteworthy.
Gazing Forward Concerns over Pettigrew’s post-NFL life and the difficulties athletes frequently encounter when their professional sports careers conclude are brought up by the arrest.
More information concerning the incident and Pettigrew’s current situation is anticipated to surface as the judicial process progresses, possibly shedding light on the events that preceded the altercation and his subsequent detention.