Midday on Thursday, news broke that 2020 first-round pick Jerry Jeudy was arrested in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
#broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was arrested in Arapahoe County today and taken into custody around 12p MT. Right now Arapahoe County PIO says they cannot release details on the arrest until he is officially booked.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 12, 2022
Later, Arapahoe County’s Sherrif’s Office stated that the former Alabama star was charged with second-degree criminal tampering charges with a domestic violence enhancer, which is a misdemeanor.
Professional football player Jerry Jeudy has been arrested by Arapahoe Co sheriff deputies. He's being held at the Arapahoe Co jail on charges of 2nd degree criminal tampering w/a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) May 12, 2022
“In Colorado, tampering with the property of another with the intent to annoy, inconvenience, or interrupt utility service is criminal tampering,” the Colorado Legal Defense Group states. “Criminal tampering is a class 2 misdemeanor carrying up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines.”
Colorado also has unique laws surrounding domestic violence, which is where the domestic violence enhancer comes into play.
“Domestic violence in Colorado is not treated as an independent crime,” the Colorado Legal Defense Group writes. “Rather, [domestic violence] is a sentencing enhancement or aggravator. It increases the punishment for any offense against current or former spouses or dating partners.”
In their explanation of the domestic violence enhancer, the Colorado Legal Defense Group explains that arrests always have to be issued in these cases.
“Colorado is a mandatory arrest state, which means police must arrest anyone they have probable cause to believe committed domestic violence,” the Colorado Legal Defense Group writes. It does not matter if the alleged victims recant or wish not to press charges. And while [domestic violence] charges are pending, defendants will have a protection order taken out against them. ”
In an official statement on the situation, the Denver Broncos said, “We are aware of the matter involving Jerry Jeudy and are in the process of gathering more information.”
Jeudy is set to enter his third season with the Broncos after being selected by the franchise with the 15th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has recorded 1,323 yards and three touchdowns on 90 receptions through his first two seasons in the league.
As more news and facts become available for this investigation we will provide those details here at MileHighSports.com and on our social media channels.
