US EditionDallas Wings Star Arike Ogunbowale Arrested After Allegedly Punching Security Guard at Miami Nightclub
- On March 5, Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was arrested in Miami and charged with misdemeanor battery, posting a $1,000 bond.
- After winning the Unrivaled championship on March 4, Ogunbowale helped Mist celebrate hours later, scoring 19 points in the 80-74 final over Phantom.
- Police say a security guard escorting her was punched with a closed fist, causing him to fall, with CCTV and the victim's statement corroborating the incident; officers arrested Ogunbowale at about 4:20 a.m.
- The Dallas Wings said they are gathering information and will provide further comment once available, while an Unrivaled spokesperson told Front Office Sports that 'Ogunbowale was "home safely.".
- A four-time WNBA All-Star, Ogunbowale is entering her eighth season and is an unrestricted free agent amid ongoing CBA negotiations between the players' union and the WNBA.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsArike Ogunbowale arrested after punching man at Miami nightclub, according to police
MIAMI — Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub.A four-time WNBA All-Star, Ogunbowale was celebrating early Thursday at the club E11EVEN after winning the Unrivaled championship with the Mist that night. According to Miami-Dade County police records, Ogunbowale punched the man in the face, knocking him to the ground, and security came…
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami during Unrivaled championship celebration
Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled league standout, was taken into police custody early Thursday after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, police records showed.Miami-Dade officers arrested Ogunbowale around 4:30 am after an unnamed male was suspected of being punched at Club E11EVEN. FOX Sports Radio reported, citing police sources, a man was struck "in the face and he fell to the ground." The incident was allege…
The Times-Tribune
The Independent (US)Wings star Arike Ogunbowale arrested at Miami nightclub after Unrivaled championship win
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after she allegedly punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub, according to Miami-Dade County police records. Ogunbowale was celebrating early Thursday at the club E11EVEN…
Associated Press News
Arike Ogunbowale arrested after police say she punched man at club while celebrating Unrivaled title
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub.
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