New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested on Sunday for an alleged battery incident that took place at a nightclub in Las Vegas, Las Vegas police say.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a press release on Sunday explaining the situation.
According to the release, police went to a hospital on Saturday where someone reported a battery that allegedly was committed by Kamara. Based on the reported location of 3500 South Las Vegas Blvd., that would be near Caesar’s Palace.
Please click on the document below for more information on the arrest of Alvin Kamara. This investigation is still ongoing, anyone with any information about this incident is urged to call 702-828-3204 or contact @CrimeStoppersNV pic.twitter.com/QoUY9tEQT1
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) February 7, 2022
Kamara was identified as the suspect in the case and arrested on Sunday. Kamara was taken to the Clark County Detention Center and booked for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm.
New Orleans Saints player Alvin Kamara has been arrested on battery charges, after a fight that occurred at Drai's Nightclub pic.twitter.com/7sOA9cDJ0C
— Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) February 7, 2022
Kamara, 26, just completed his fifth season in the NFL. He has made the Pro Bowl in all five seasons and was in Las Vegas this weekend participating in the Pro bowl.
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