SAN Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu has been arrested in San Jose.
The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick out of Texas was reportedly arrested on Monday afternoon before being released from the Santa Clara County jail on bail.
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Per the East Bay Times, Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.
They go on to say that a woman claiming to be his girlfriend told police she was pushed “to the ground during an argument.”
According to police, no “visible physical injuries” were noted, “she did however have a complaint of pain to her arm.”
Omenihu has been served a restraining order for the unidentified woman, and per police, “the case will be submitted to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for possible charges.”
In a statement, via Nick Wagoner, the 49ers said: “We are aware of the matter involving Charles Omenihu and are in the process of gathering further information.”
This follows a career year for Omenihu who racked up 4.5 sacks during the regular season, and another two and a forced fumble during the team’s 41-23 Wild Card win against the Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Conference Championship on Sunday, January 29.
He has been with the organization since November 2021, when he was acquired via a trade from the Houston Texans in exchange for a sixth-round pick.
Following last week’s 19-12 Divisional Round win against the Dallas Cowboys, Omenihu posted the lyrics to Icewear Vizzo’s song Free Kill along with various shots on Instagram, with the caption: “NFC championship game here we come”
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