Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach, Michael Wilhoite, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault on a police officer at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred when Wilhoite allegedly punched a police officer in the face after a confrontation regarding leaving his vehicle unattended at the airport’s drop-off lane.
Wilhoite, 38, joined the Broncos coaching staff in 2023 and has a background as a linebacker in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos issued a statement acknowledging the situation and stated they are in the process of gathering more information.
The judge set a $5,000 bond for Wilhoite during a hearing, and he was subsequently booked into the Denver jail. The police affidavit details the altercation between Wilhoite and the officer, leading to the use of a Taser and Wilhoite’s arrest.
The incident has raised concerns, with the magistrate commenting on the escalation of a routine encounter at the airport turning violent. Wilhoite’s attorney has not yet provided a comment on the situation. Stay tuned for further developments on this story.
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