Richard Spencer (El Paso Police Department)
El Paso police on Wednesday arrested a University of Texas at El Paso football player in connection with an early morning fight in the Cincinnati Entertainment District.Richard Spencer, 21, of the 300 block of Shadow Mountain Drive, was allegedly involved in a fight at 2:05 a.m. outside of a bar at the intersection of Mesa Street and Cincinnati Avenue.
Spencer allegedly pushed a 22-year woman on the shoulders and against a white truck, El Paso Police spokesman Darrel Petry said. She was injured in the incident.
Spencer walked away from the officers after being told to stop, Petry said. Officers caught Spencer and placed him under arrest on suspicion of assault causing bodily injury and evading arrest, Petry said.
He was
booked into the El Paso County Jail on a bond of $1,500.Spencer is a senior defensive back for the UTEP football team. He is originally from Moreno Valley, Ca. Last season, Spencer led the team in solo and overall tackles through the first four games. He suffered a season-ending knee injury at Wisconsin.
"We are in the information-gathering stage right now and will take the appropriate disciplinary action when we have all the details," UTEP Head Coach Sean Kugler said in a statement.
Aaron Martinez may be reached at aamartinez@elpasotimes.com; 546-6249. Follow him on Twitter @Amartinez31.
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