Shawne Merriman Arrested on Suspicion of Assault
Sun Sep 6, 2009
ABC Local in Los Angeles reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of assault. A spokeswoman for the for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said Merriman is accused of choking and restraining his reality TV star girlfriend Tila Nguyen. Nguyen is also known as Tila Tequila and previously hosted a reality show. Officers received a call early Sunday morning from a woman who said she had been choked and restrained when she tried to leave. Nguyen, who also goes by Tila Tequila, signed a citizen's arrest complaint accusing Merriman of battery and false imprisonment. Merriman, 25, was arrested at the scene. Nguyen was taken to a local hospital.
Ahhh.... must be football season. [&:]