Former Alabama running back TJ Yeldon arrested
Former Alabama and NFL running back Timothy “TJ” Yeldon was arrested early Saturday morning on domestic violence charges, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Yeldon faces three charges: third-degree domestic violence, third-degree criminal mischief and interference with a domestic violence emergency call.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency phone call transfer from 911 around 1 a.m. Saturday, and “BCSO communication officers could hear what was believed to be a domestic violence offense occurring between a male and female,” according to a sheriff’s office release.
Deputies responded to the 28000 block of State Highway 181, according to officials.
They “knocked on the door and the male party saw the deputies, turned off the lights and refused to open the door,” the release said. “The caller stated that she was able to get to the bedroom and lock the door when deputies arrived, but after turning the lights off, the male party was attempting to get into the bedroom with the victim.”
“This information was provided to the deputies on scene and BCSO personnel attempted to make forced entry. At that time, the male unlocked the door and was detained,” the release said.
Yeldon was taken to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office corrections center and was released on a $2,000 bond, according to officials.
Yeldon, who played for Alabama from 2012-2014, rushed for 3,322 yards and 37 touchdowns during his collegiate career. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft and played six seasons in the NFL with Jacksonville and the Buffalo Bills.
