2 more NFL players arrested over the last 24 hours.
from tmz.com:
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson was TASED by cops at a Minneapolis nightclub ... BECAUSE PEPPER SPRAY DIDN'T STOP HIM ... this according a police report obtained by TMZ Sports.
Johnson was arrested early Sunday morning at Seven Steakhouse Sushi Ultralounge Skybar -- where he was allegedly causing trouble around 3AM.
According to the police report, Johnson was told to leave the building -- but refused ... so cops decided to break out the pepper spray.
But Johnson -- 6'3", 288 lbs -- wasn't fazed ... so cops broke out the stun gun.
He was eventually taken into custody and booked for disorderly conduct and trespassing.
Johnson posted $78 bail -- and was released later that day. He's due back in court on Oct. 17.
Johnson's agent has told the media he was confident the Viking's player would be exonerated.
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from tsn.ca:
Miami Dolphins reserve defensive lineman Derrick Shelby was suspended indefinitely after police used a Taser on him three times while arresting him on misdemeanour charges of resisting arrest and trespassing at a nightclub.
Shelby was suspended hours before Monday's practice for conduct detrimental to the team. Coach Joe Philbin said he talked with Shelby, and said the Dolphins will gather more information before making a final determination on disciplinary action.
According to a Fort Lauderdale police report, nightclub security said Shelby was touching women without their permission early Saturday. Shelby appeared intoxicated, was ordered to leave several times by an officer and refused, the report said.
When officers tried to place the 6-foot-2, 282-pound Shelby in custody, he pushed away and took an aggressive fighting stance. He was placed on the ground and continued to resist, and officers used a Taser before he was subdued.
A mug shot showed Shelby with a swollen lower lip and a bruise on his cheek. He was released from jail on a $100 bond and entered a plea of not guilty.
Full story here:
http://www.tsn.ca/dolphins-lineman-shelby-suspended-indefinitely-in-wake-of-arrest-1.100323