Seattle Seahawks player booked with second-degree battery in Chalmette

CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office booked Seattle Seahawks player Aldon Smith on Thursday with second-degree battery in connection with an incident that occurred April 17 in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The Criminal Investigations Bureau issued a warrant for Smith’s arrest after he assaulted a man outside a business in the 8600 block of West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette.

Smith turned himself in to St. Bernard Parish Prison shortly before 7 p.m. He was booked and released on bond.

Deputies said Smith has family in the New Orleans area. The Seahawks released a statement saying the team is aware of the reports regarding smith but it has no comment while the organization gathers more information.

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