ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at an Atlantic City hotel and casino, police say. Herrera, 27, was taken into custody without incident at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino around 8:30 p.m.
Atlantic City police officers responded to the Golden Nugget for a domestic violence incident report.
When they arrived, they found a 20-year-old woman with visible signs of injury to her arms and neck after allegedly being assaulted by Herrera.
The woman refused any medical attention.
Police located Herrera in his hotel room and he was arrested and charged with simple assault.