Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates was arrested and reportedly punched a police officer in the face Saturday in New York, according to ESPN.com.
He has been charged with assaulting a police officer (felony), resisting arrest, theft of service and obstructing governmental administration.
Bates was initially arrested after allegedly refusing to pay his $32 cab fare, but he added to his charge after reportedly becoming agitated while in the 115th Precinct. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said the linebacker then punched a police sergeant above his eye, leading to a concussion and three stitches.