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Former Miami Dolphins receiver Davone Bess arrested after standoff with SWAT in Arizona

Former Dolphins wide receiver Davone Bess was arrested in Arizona early Monday morning after police officers said he fled during a traffic stop and barricaded himself in his home for hours.

The incident began around midnight when Bess fled from Gilbert (Arizona) police at a traffic stop. It ended at about 4:45 a.m. when Bess was taken into custody after a team of police and SWAT officers obtained a warrant to lawfully enter his home, according to the Arizona Republic.

Bess faces three felony charges, according to the Arizona Republic: endangerment, felony flight and failure to stop for a police officer.