Richie Incognito is in a difficult space and according to Bleacher Report has been arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona Monday following an incident.
Recently Incognito’s father passed away and that sent him over the edge. According to TMZ Sports, Incognito became hostile at a funeral home and out of control, police arrived on the scene and took him into custody. Police say Incognito is facing counts of disorderly conduct and threats in relation to the arrest.
“On 8/20/18 at 3:30pm, Scottsdale patrol officers responded to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at 8555 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale reference a Disorderly Conduct call,” a Scottsdale police department said in a statement. “Initial reports advised that a male, later identified as 35-year-old Richard Incognito, was at the mortuary reference funeral arrangements for his father. Incognito reportedly was upset with staff and began to damage property inside the business and shout at employees. At several points during his contact with staff, Incognito threatened to retrieve guns from his vehicle and return to shoot the employees. Once on scene, officers detained him as the incident was investigated. Based on the investigation, Incognito was arrested and held on misdemeanor charges of Threats and Disorderly Conduct.”
Earlier this year Incognito was placed on psychiatric hold following an incident at a Florida gym where he tossed a dumbbell at a person and was talking rubbish regarding the U.S. Government per TMZSports.
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing story. Incognito retired in April before later asking for his release from the Buffalo Bills so he could play elsewhere. Flip the page to hear the 911 call from his incident in Florida.