Fred Kerley, a bronze medalist in the 100-meter race at the Paris Olympics, was reportedly tasered and arrested in Florida late Thursday night following a confrontation with law enforcement.
According to media reports in the United States, online records indicate that Kerley faced charges including battery, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct. He was taken into custody and booked into jail early Friday morning.
According to a report by USA Today, the Miami Beach Police Department has made body camera footage of Fred Kerley’s arrest publicly available. The video provides insight into the confrontation that led to the Olympic sprinter’s detainment. The video shows Kerley in a verbal exchange with officers, which escalates into a physical altercation. The footage reveals officers striking the Olympian before wrestling him to the ground. Reports indicated that Fred Kerley, visibly upset during the incident, was restrained with the use of a taser before being handcuffed and escorted away by police.
Kerley was later released from custody on Friday afternoon. Details about the events leading up to the incident remain unclear, and no further comments have been issued by Kerley or his representatives at this time.
Media outlet TMZ, citing an incident report, shared additional details about the arrest of Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley. According to the report, the altercation began when Kerley allegedly approached police officers in an aggressive manner, reportedly upset about an issue involving his car.
The situation escalated when Kerley is said to have shoved one of the officers, prompting a stronger response from law enforcement. This confrontation ultimately led to his arrest. TMZ reported that Kerley was charged with three offenses related to the incident.
Further updates or statements from Kerley or his representatives have not yet been released.
USA Today has reported new details about the arrest of Olympic medalist Fred Kerley, revealing that as many as four officers were involved in restraining him. According to the report, one officer struck Kerley multiple times on the head and upper back in an attempt to subdue him, before eventually using a stun gun.
The body camera footage captured the tense exchange, with an officer shouting, “Stop resisting!” as Kerley lay on the ground. In response, Kerley is heard saying, “I’m not resisting, get off of me, bro,” and calling the officers “weak.”
The incident has raised questions about the confrontation and the actions taken by both parties, though further details from Kerley or law enforcement have yet to be shared.
