Pittsburgh – Police say former Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew was arrested in Pittsburgh for punching an officer after refusing to pay a limo driver.
Pettigrew, a free agent, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, theft of services and public drunkenness.
Police say the 33-year-old refused to pay $97 for a limo ride to a downtown hotel early Monday.
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According to a complaint, when officers arrived Pettigrew became aggressive and punched one officer in the chest three times.