Okay.C. Chiefs Coach
Arrested For Home Battery
Revealed
Former NFL participant and present Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested for home battery on Wednesday … after reportedly inflicting bodily hurt to “a daughter.”
The 54-year-old was arrested round 9 PM in Overland Park … and was booked into jail with out bond, in line with the Kansas Metropolis Star.
A grievance was filed with the Johnson County District Legal professional’s Workplace on Thursday … claiming Merritt “unlawfully, knowingly, or recklessly” precipitated bodily hurt to a daughter — a home violence offense, the outlet reported.
He’s due in court docket in a matter of minutes, as of the time of this submit.
Additional particulars surrounding the arrest weren’t supplied.
The Chiefs informed the outlet they had been conscious of the allegations however had no additional remark.
Merritt has been a member of the Kansas Metropolis employees for seven seasons … and received into teaching after a brief profession as a linebacker for the Dolphins and Cardinals.
He has received 5 Tremendous Bowls as a coach — two with the New York Giants and three with the Chiefs.