Introduction to the Incident
U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested in South Florida for allegedly hitting his ex-girlfriend in the face, police said.
Kerley, 29, is facing a battery charge after Thursday’s incident in the 1800 block of Griffin Road in Dania Beach, according to an arrest report.
Background on the Incident
Kerley and the victim – who dated for six months and broke up in October – were in town to compete in Grand Slam Track, an outdoor track and field event held this weekend in Miami.
The victim told police she ran into Kerley, who she said began arguing with her and increasingly became more aggressive while approaching her, the report said.
The victim alleged Kerley said something to the effect of, "I’m going to (expletive) everyone up in here up."
Kerley allegedly struck the victim once in the face with a closed fist, causing her nose to bleed, police said.
Arrest and Charges
He was then arrested and charged. A judge set his bond at $1,000.
Officials with Grand Slam Track said Kerley will not be competing in the event this weekend.
"This is obviously unfortunate to see, but I along with millions around the world believe in Mr. Kerley and his outstanding character and resilience," his attorney, Richard Cooper, said in a statement. "We ask his fans and the public to please be patient as we let law enforcement sort out what we are confident will result in no further action by the Broward County State Attorney’s Office."
Previous Run-Ins with the Law
Star United States sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested in Miami Beach for alleged battery on a law enforcement officer and other charges in an incident that was captured in police body camera footage. NBC6’s Jamie Guirola reports
This is Kerley’s second run-in with the law in South Florida this year. In February, Kerley pleaded not guilty to allegations that he pushed a police officer and resisted being arrested in Miami Beach the month before. The incident was caught on police body camera.
Back in May 2024, records show Kerley allegedly strangled his wife and then robbed her cellphone. He pleaded not guilty.
Athletic Career
Kerley won bronze in the 100m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and won silver in the event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Conclusion
The arrest of Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley for allegedly hitting his ex-girlfriend is a shocking turn of events, especially given his previous run-ins with the law. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how it affects his athletic career and personal life.
FAQs
Q: What was Fred Kerley arrested for?
A: Fred Kerley was arrested for allegedly hitting his ex-girlfriend in the face.
Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident occurred in Dania Beach, Florida.
Q: What is Kerley’s athletic background?
A: Kerley is a U.S. Olympic sprinter who won bronze in the 100m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics and silver in the event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Q: Has Kerley had previous run-ins with the law?
A: Yes, Kerley has had previous run-ins with the law, including allegations of pushing a police officer and resisting arrest, and allegedly strangling his wife and robbing her cellphone.
