Derrick Ward, a former NFL operating again and Tremendous Bowl champion, was arrested this week in Los Angeles for allegedly committing a number of robberies across the metropolis, TMZ Sports activities has realized.
43-year-old Ward, an L.A. native, is accused of robbing a number of companies, together with gasoline stations, over a latest time frame.
Legislation enforcement tells us … Ward didn’t use a gun through the alleged robberies — however officers say he did use drive and worry to get cash from the shops.
Ward was taken into custody on Monday afternoon and booked into jail round 6:30 PM. His reserving data lists him at 6 toes tall, and 230 lbs.
DW was a Seventh-round choose (NY Jets) in 2004 … and likewise frolicked with the NY Giants, Tampa Bay Bucs and Houston Texans over his 8-year skilled soccer profession.
Derrick — who at one level signed a $17 million contract — was a member of the NYG Tremendous Bowl-winning squad that beat Tom Brady‘s undefeated New England Patriots to cap the 2007 season.
Ward performed in 93 NFL video games, carrying the rock 551 instances for two,628 yards. He had 15 complete touchdowns … 12 of them speeding.
Derrick continues to be in custody, in line with jail data … and bail has been set at $250K.
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