A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell was arrested Saturday night on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct.
TMZ Sports initially reported the story, and NBC News’ Kurt Chirbas tweeted a statement from the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Police Department that confirmed the arrest. A food delivery person alleged that Maxwell pointed a gun at her.
The statement said Maxwell was being held in custody pending his initial appearance before a judge.
Maxwell, 26, made national news in September when he became the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem as a sign of protest against racial injustice.