NFL star arrested after allegedly smashing baby mama’s car… while his 3-month-old child sat in the backseat
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been arrested in Georgia after allegedly smashing the windows of his ex-partner’s vehicle while their three-month-old child sat inside.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the alleged incident occurred around 6 AM on June 3, when Bateman reportedly used an object to shatter the windshield and driver’s side window of the victim’s 2021 Mercedes-Benz.
Police reported that the flying glass caused multiple small facial lacerations and contusions to the woman, with officers observing glass fragments on her face during their initial interview.
The couple’s three-month-old infant was sitting in a car seat in the back row of the vehicle throughout the encounter.
Attorneys for Bateman confirmed that the wide receiver turned himself in to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office on the day of the incident.
Weeks after his arrest, Bateman petitioned the court to lift an active no-contact order, claiming the victim had expressed a desire to communicate with him.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been arrested on family violence charges
Bateman was drafted by the Ravens in the first round, 27th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft
A judge subsequently signed off on the request, permitting contact on the condition that Bateman complete a court-ordered class and refrain from any further violent behavior toward her.
A spokesperson for the Baltimore Ravens confirmed to ESPN that the franchise was aware of the arrest and actively cooperating with league officials.
‘We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him,’ the team said in a statement.
‘We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment.’
Bateman was drafted by the Ravens in the first round, 27th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft out of the University of Minnesota.
Across his career in Baltimore, the wide receiver has recorded 157 receptions for 2,147 yards and 15 touchdowns over 64 games.