ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — NFL linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who up until recently was with the Atlanta Falcons, has been arrested in Texas on a charge of indecency with a child-sexual contact, police said Saturday.
This photo provided by the Arlington Police Department shows NFL linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who was with the Atlanta Falcons, has been arrested in Texas on a charge of indecency with a child-sexual contact. (Arlington Police Department)
Mingo, 30, was arrested on July 8 by police in the Dallas suburb of Arlington. Jail records listed an address for Mingo in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Arlington Police said in a statement that the agency could provide no further information about the investigation, citing “the nature of the charges and age of the victim.”
“Mingo turned himself in on his own accord in consultation with his attorney,” police said.
Mingo was released after posting a $25,000 bond.
His attorney did not immediately return an email seeking comment on Saturday.
Mingo was chosen by Cleveland as the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft. He signed a one-year contract in March with the Falcons. Mingo also has played for Chicago, Houston, New England and Seattle during his NFL career.
The Falcons terminated Mingo’s contract Saturday night “after being made aware of allegations involving Barkevious Mingo and gathering information on the matter.”
