FAYETTEVILLE — Kamani Kevinano Johnson, a player on the University of Arkansas basketball team, was arrested Wednesday night in connection with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Johnson, 21, attempted to strike a Fayetteville Police officer as the officer attempted to break up a fight that was blocking the roadway at Dickson Street and N. School Ave., according to a preliminary arrest report. The incident occurred at 11:02 p.m.
The report states Johnson was detained and initially calmed down, but he continued yelling when officers attempted to escort him away to avoid arrest. According to the report, Johnson continued to block the roadway and antagonize others in the crowd.