According to reports out of Boston Jared Sullinger was arrested and charged this morning with assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and witness intimidation.
Nikoletta Banushi of Fox 25 in Boston had this to say…
Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe with a H/T to @CJason112.
Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger was arrested following a domestic situation over the weekend with his girlfriend.
Police said Sullinger arrived at the police station 6 a.m. Tuesday to turn himself in.
Sullinger is charged with assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and witness intimidation.
According to police, the incident happened early Saturday evening.
Sullinger, who averaged 6 points and almost 6 rebounds per game in 45 games as a rookie last season, is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Waltham District Court.
This is not the kind of thing you ever want to hear about. It is also not something anyone would ever expect from Sully. The hope is that it is not true and that everyone is safe. Troubling charges to say the least.
*UPDATED*
Celtic Jared Sullinger just walked into courtroom wearing a grey Buckeyes t-shirt, for his alma mater, Ohio State.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
State is seeking a mental health evaluation of Celtic Jared #Sullinger. Judge is skeptical.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Judge says Celtic Jared Sullinger shouldn't be obliged at this stage for a mental health evaluation or treatment, given first appearance.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Celtic Jared #Sullinger pinned girlfriend to bed, pushed her and snatched her phone when she tried to call police, state charges.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Victim of Celtic Jared #Sullinger claimed to have red marks on her chest. Victim will speak in court now.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Celtic Jared Sullinger, after allegedly assaulting girlfriend, flew to Ohio, state says.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Argument between Celtic Jared Sullinger and girlfriend was over perceived infidelity, state says.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Celtic Jared Sullinger attorney says bail not necessary and he and victim are "longtime sweethearts" who met at Ohio state.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Attorney for Celtic Jared #Sullinger said girlfriend waited 10 hours before contacting police and Sullinger came back from Ohio right away.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Celtic Jared #Sullinger attorney said alleged victim just told judge she didn't feel in danger.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Celtic Jared #Sullinger allegedly smashed girlfriend's cell phone after she threatened to call police, court records show.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
Girlfriend of Celtic Jared #Sullinger declined to seek a restraining order.
— David Abel (@davabel) September 3, 2013
You can see even more details at @Davabel
Ugh I hate reading this kind of news about anyone, but Sullinger did seem to be one of the “Good Guys.” This isn’t fun to read.
Like you said, hopefully this is a misunderstanding and nothing more. Sullinger turned himself in, at least he’s manning-up about the situation.