New information surfaces following the arrest and charges against Georgia football player Colbie Young.
Here’s what we know following the arrest of Georgia football player Colbie Young on Tuesday, based on local police records.
Georgia’s football program is facing another legal matter as wide receiver Colbie Young was arrested on two misdemeanor charges, including battery and assault on an unborn child.
Details from the Athens-Clarke County police report now offer more clarity on the situation from the arresting officer’s perspective.
Upon arriving at the scene, the officer spoke with Young’s ex-girlfriend, who said she had gone to his apartment to discuss their relationship.
According to the police report, the conversation escalated when she allegedly confronted Young about suspected infidelity. She claimed Young grabbed her arm, forcibly removed her from his room, and used obscene language.
She also alleged that he picked her up from behind, squeezing her torso and abdomen. The officer noted visible bruising on the right side of her chest and body.
Young denied causing the injuries, stating that while the argument was intense, he only escorted her to the door.
However, the arresting officer found probable cause for the arrest based on physical evidence, as noted in the report.
Young was booked at 4:18 a.m. with a bond set at $2,500 for the battery charge, according to the police report.
