Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested on June 4 on charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief and domestic violence, according to online court records from Douglas County, Colorado police.
Jail records show that Cooper was arrested by the Parker Police Department at 11:16 p.m. MT on two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief. He was later booked into the Douglas County Detention Facility at 2:38 a.m. MT.
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Cooper appeared in court on June 4, when he was released on personal recognizance. The 28-year-old has a compliance hearing and a disposition hearing scheduled for the morning on June 8, according to the court’s docket.
“We are aware of the matter and are gathering more information,” the Broncos said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports.
Cooper was drafted in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft and the former Ohio State prospect blossomed into a star at the next level. He has been a key piece opposite Nik Bonitto in what is arguably the league’s best defense, breaking out in 2023 with 8.5 sacks.
It was enough to earn Cooper a four-year, $60 million extension from the team.
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Cooper has totaled 31.5 sacks, 266 total tackles, 63 quarterback hits, one interception and two forced fumbles in 81 games through five seasons with the Broncos.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jonathan Cooper arrested, Broncos LB charged with domestic violence
