Joe Mixon might be playing his final season with the Cincinnati Bengals with him bringing so much unwanted attention to the organization.
The Cincinnati Police Department recharged the Bengals running back with aggravated menacing after the “discovery of new evidence,” police said Friday in a press release.
Mixon was originally charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing earlier this year after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman’s face and threatening to shoot her. The charge was dismissed in February after prosecutors asked for additional time to complete an investigation.
The investigation would continue over the following two months and refiled the charges Friday.
“This decision was reached following the discovery of new evidence during the investigative process,” the statement read. “To preserve a fair and impartial judicial process for all parties involved, no investigatory details or evidence will be disclosed outside of official court proceedings.”
The Bengals released a statement saying they are aware of the charges.
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Mixon has spent his entire six-year career in Cincinnati, rushing for 5,378 yards and 40 touchdowns. His first Pro Bowl selection came in 2021 as he was critical in helping lead the Bengals to an AFC championship that season.
Just recently, the police are still in the midst of investgating an incident that took place in Mixon’s home last month, in which a child was injured after shots were fired. He has not been charged with a crime. Mixon’s sister, Shalonda, and her boyfriend, Lamonte Brewer, were indicted on charges in the incident in March.
Mixon, 26, is due in court on Wednesday, April 19th on this newest charge.
Mixon finished the 2022 season by carrying the ball 210 times for 814 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games last season.
He also caught 60 balls for 441 yards and two touchdowns.
