Saints' Michael Thomas Arrested, Charged with Simple Battery and Criminal Mischief

Overview

• New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was arrested on misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief following an altercation with a construction worker over a parking dispute.
• The incident reportedly began when Thomas yelled at the worker about parking in front of his house, then escalated when Thomas threw a brick at the worker's truck and pushed the worker.
• The worker began recording the altercation, which allegedly upset Thomas, leading him to knock the phone out of the worker's hand and shove him.
• Thomas was arrested without incident and was cooperative with investigators. He was released later the same night.
• The New Orleans Saints organization has stated that they are aware of the incident and are gathering further information.