Former NFL, Nebraska player arrested after alleged threat at funeral home
Former NFL and University of Nebraska offensive lineman Richie Incognito threatened to shoot the staff of an Arizona mortuary Monday during an altercation, according to Scottsdale police, as arrangements were being made for his father’s funeral.
Incognito became “upset with staff and began to damage property inside the business and shout at employees,” Scottsdale police said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports. He was was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and criminal threats, both misdemeanor charges. He remained in custody Tuesday.
“At several points during his contact with staff, Incognito threatened to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees,” police said.
Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito (64) signs autographs during NFL football training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
FILE – In this July 24, 2013 file photo, Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) and tackle Jonathan Martin (71) stand on the field during an NFL football practice in Davie, Fla. Two people familiar with the situation say suspended Dolphins guard Incognito sent text messages to teammate Jonathan Martin that were racist and threatening. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins and NFL haven’t disclosed the nature of the misconduct that led to Incognito’s suspension. Martin remained absent from practice Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, one week after he suddenly left the team. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito (68) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)