Penn State wrestling starter Braeden Davis has been accused of multiple misdemeanors and a pair of summary offenses per a criminal complaint.
The alleged offenses took place the week after the NCAA Championships, where Davis took fifth at 133 pounds for his first All-America honor.
The complaint states that, at 1:35 a.m., the morning of Saturday, March 29, Davis was seen leaving the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity house along with a friend after it was reported to police that two males had trespassed on the property.
By the time the police got there, the two were arguing with a security guard from Standing Stone, who had been hired to work a similar position for the frat house.
Per an affidavit of probable cause, when the officer began to talk with Davis and his friend, both had eyes that were bloodshot and glassy and carried the smell of alcohol.
The officer then told Davis that he would not be free to go until he was identified. Per the affidavit, Davis then tried to use his friend to block off the officer before starting to run. But the officer got ahold of Davis’ jacket to stop him from getting away.
After this, the officer took Davis to the ground. Per the affidavit, Davis “attempted to wrestle free and get up into a kneeling position.” When Davis kept trying to escape, the officer tightened his grip. The 20-year-old Davis eventually complied and stopped resisting after a pair of additional officers arrived, per police.
Add Nittany Sports Now as a preferred source in Google! Click here to add us.Police wrote that following the struggle, Davis broke the officer’s radio earpiece and wristwatch and also ripped his body camera out of his vest.
Police took Davis to the station, and from there, he was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center, where he was treated for an alcohol overdose.
Davis’ BAC was .225% when he was arrested, per police.
Penn State athletics released a statement.
“We are aware of the charges against Braeden Davis,” the statement read. “These alleged actions do not reflect the values and standards of our program and will be addressed. We will not comment any further as this is an ongoing legal matter.”
