Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates the win at the conclusion of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 24-17. The Cincinnati Bengals advance with the win to play the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round. Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 0589 Syndication The Enquirer
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(New York, NY) A warrant has been issued in Cincinnati for RB Joe Mixon’s arrest on a count of Aggravated Menacing, according to Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner.
Chris Renkel of WKRC-TV confirmed Renner’s report. Court documents said on Jan. 21, Mixon allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim stating, “You should be popped in the face, I should shoot you, the police can’ get me.” said “you should be popped in the face. I should shoot you now. The police can’ get me.”
Mixon has not been arrested at this time.
The Bengals released a statement Thursday evening saying, “The club is aware misdemeanor charges have been raised against Joe Mixon. The club is investigating the situation and will not comment further at this time.”
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Aggravated Menacing stems from Section 2903.21 of the Ohio Reserve Code. If charged, Mixon can receive a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Remember, the Bengals running back was arrested and charged for punching a woman in the face at a cafe, breaking four bones in her face, in July 2014, before his freshman season with the Oklahoma Sooners.
He entered an Alford plea, maintaining his innocence but after recognizing the video evidence against him, he received a deferred sentence. Mixon was suspended for his entire freshman season, but was allowed to remain in school.
