San Francisco 49ers Lineman Charles Omenihu Arrested After Girl Claims He Pushed Her to the Floor
Charles Omenihu arrested by the 49ers on charges of domestic violence
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San Francisco 49ers player Charles Omenihu was arrested by police in Northern California this week, a day after his team cemented its place in the NFC Championship Game.
Omenihu, 25, was arrested after San Jose police received a report of a domestic violence incident Monday afternoon.
When officers arrived at the scene of the alleged incident, an adult woman claiming to be Omenihu’s girlfriend accused the 6ft five, 280lb defense attorney of pushing her to the ground during an argument.
“Officials did not find any visible physical injuries on the survivor, however she had a complaint of pain in her arm,” police said in a statement.
“The survivor was refusing any medical attention at the time officials were conducting the investigation,” they added.
A representative for Omenihu did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Police noted that Omenihu was making a statement and was cooperating with officers when they arrived at the location on Santana Row in West San Jose.
Citing the woman’s testimony and her complaint of pain, they arrested Omenihu on a domestic violence misdemeanor. The woman also sought and obtained a restraining order, which officers served on Omenihu.
“Omenihu was committed to the main Santa Clara County Jail on charges of domestic violence, has since posted bail and is no longer in custody,” the department said.
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“The case will be referred to the Santa Clara County Attorney’s Office for possible charges,” they added. “This is an ongoing investigation and further details will be released as they become available.”
In a statement to PEOPLE, the 49ers said they are “aware of the affair with Charles Omenihu and are in the process of gathering more information.”
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Omenihu’s arrest came a day after the 49ers defeated their longtime rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
The team will travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.
