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Update: Latimer allegedly got into a altercation at a card game
Police report: Latimer arrested on 5 counts following alleged poker game argument https://t.co/npdEnZgXQj
— 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) May 18, 2020
Update: Latimer's attorney issues statement
Cody Latimer attorney, Harvey Steinberg, on his client’s arrest: “There’s an entire back story to this situation that constitutes one of the most highly provocative situations you can imagine. Please withhold judgment until all the facts of what took place that night are known.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 16, 2020
The Redskins signed WR Cody Latimer to a 1-year deal this offseason. It was a low cost deal like many others the team has made under new Head Coach Ron Rivera. He has preached changing the culture since joining the organization at the start of the year.
Latimer was arrested near Denver where he started his NFL career with the Broncos. Police have charged him with several crimes including assault and weapons charges. Here is the press release from the arresting police department:
The adult male, identified as Cody Latimer DOB 101092, was taken into custody and transported to the Douglas County Detention Facility.
Latimer was booked in on the following charges:
18-3-203 Assault in the 2nd Degree F4
18-3-206 Menacing F5
18-12-107 Illegal Discharge of a Firearm F5
18-12-106 Prohibited Use of a Weapon M2
18-3-208 Reckless Endangerment M3
Latimer is being held on a $25,000 bond. It was also learned that Latimer is currently on the roster for the Washington Redskins.
#Redskins WR Cody Latimer was arrested in Englewood,
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 16, 2020
He was charged with Assault in the 2nd degree, Reckless endangerment, Menacing, Illegal discharge of a firearm, Prohibited use of a weapon.
Latimer also played for the #Giants and #Broncos
More here:https://t.co/TLMuqNGr6Y pic.twitter.com/oTOpdeLwcq
Latimer’s mugshot (via Douglas County Sheriff’s office) pic.twitter.com/9ErzqsbNq2
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 16, 2020
The Redskins have no comment.
From a Redskins team official on charges against Latimer:
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 16, 2020
"We are aware of the situation and have informed the NFL League Office. We will continue to gather more information and have no further comment at this time.”