More details have emerged on the arrest of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas.
On Friday night, there were unconfirmed reports about Thomas being arrested by Kenner police in Kenner, Louisiana. In an update, ESPN’s Katherine Terrell confirmed that the 30-year-old was arrested for simple battery and criminal mischief:
Police stated that Thomas cooperated, was “booked without incident” and released at about 10 p.m. local time. The 2019 Offensive Player of the Year reportedly engaged in a confrontation with a construction worker, and the man alleged that Thomas threw a brick at the windshield of his vehicle:
“Thomas was arrested following an altercation with a man who was doing construction work on a house being built in Thomas’ neighborhood. The alleged victim stated Thomas yelled at him about parking in front of his house and issued verbal threats.
According to the man’s statement, Thomas was also upset the man began recording him during the incident and threw a brick at his windshield, which caused “little if any damage.” The man also alleged Thomas said he did not want to be recorded, shoved him and knocked the phone out of his hands.”
Travers Mackel of WDSU shared a press release of Thomas’ arrest:
The Saints (5-4) visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon. Thomas’ status for the game hasn’t been announced yet.
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The three-time Pro Bowler was limited to 10 total games from 2020 to 2022, but he’s played in all nine of New Orleans’ 2023 games this year. Thomas has 38 receptions for 439 yards and a touchdown.
