Mr. Laz
06-19-2006, 01:57 PM
Former Buckeye Holmes charged with domestic violence
Associated Press
Monday, June 19, 2006 11:49 AM
GENE J. PUSKAR | AP
Santonio Holmes during Steelers mini-camp last month
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes was charged with domestic violence and assaulting a woman early today, police said, his second arrest since being taken in the first round of the NFL draft in April.
Holmes, who starred at Ohio State, was arrested at an apartment just after midnight and taken to the Franklin County jail, Sgt. Loucious Hollis said. Holmes, 22, is scheduled to remain in jail until his arraignment Tuesday on charges of domestic violence and simple assault, both misdemeanors.
Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woods said police received a call from a female who said the father of her child had assaulted her. While the officers were making their report at the apartment, Holmes returned and was arrested without incident.
Police would not release the woman's name or details about what Holmes was accused of doing.
Before the draft, Holmes said he was hopeful that he would go high in the draft so he could support his three children.
The Steelers did not return a message seeking comment.
Holmes, a native of Belle Glade, Fla., was arrested previously in Miami Beach, Fla., on a charge of disorderly conduct during a Memorial Day weekend crackdown by local authorities.
Steelers coach Bill Cowher criticized Holmes the following week, but said he wouldn't hold the incident against the former Ohio State receiver.
“Whatever he did wrong, I don't think he handled it properly,” Cowher said then. “I think he'll learn from it and understand the scrutiny he's under. We have not talked face to face about it. I don't have any long-term concerns.”
Holmes, who red-shirted as a freshman when Ohio State won the national championship, led the Buckeyes in receiving last season with 53 catches for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns. He gave up his final season of eligibility to make himself available for the draft.
Associated Press
Monday, June 19, 2006 11:49 AM
GENE J. PUSKAR | AP
Santonio Holmes during Steelers mini-camp last month
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes was charged with domestic violence and assaulting a woman early today, police said, his second arrest since being taken in the first round of the NFL draft in April.
Holmes, who starred at Ohio State, was arrested at an apartment just after midnight and taken to the Franklin County jail, Sgt. Loucious Hollis said. Holmes, 22, is scheduled to remain in jail until his arraignment Tuesday on charges of domestic violence and simple assault, both misdemeanors.
Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woods said police received a call from a female who said the father of her child had assaulted her. While the officers were making their report at the apartment, Holmes returned and was arrested without incident.
Police would not release the woman's name or details about what Holmes was accused of doing.
Before the draft, Holmes said he was hopeful that he would go high in the draft so he could support his three children.
The Steelers did not return a message seeking comment.
Holmes, a native of Belle Glade, Fla., was arrested previously in Miami Beach, Fla., on a charge of disorderly conduct during a Memorial Day weekend crackdown by local authorities.
Steelers coach Bill Cowher criticized Holmes the following week, but said he wouldn't hold the incident against the former Ohio State receiver.
“Whatever he did wrong, I don't think he handled it properly,” Cowher said then. “I think he'll learn from it and understand the scrutiny he's under. We have not talked face to face about it. I don't have any long-term concerns.”
Holmes, who red-shirted as a freshman when Ohio State won the national championship, led the Buckeyes in receiving last season with 53 catches for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns. He gave up his final season of eligibility to make himself available for the draft.