Richard Sherman 911 call latest – NFL star’s wife Ashley Moss heard telling dispatcher he ‘threatened to kill himself’
FORMER Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman was arrested for "burglary domestic violence" after his wife, Ashley Moss, called 911 when he allegedly tried to break into his in-law's home.
During the 911 call, which was obtained by KIRO in Seattle, Moss begged for police assistance.
She told the dispatcher that Sherman was "threatening to kill himself" and "has sent text messages to people saying he’s going to hang himself."
The NFL star has been booked on charges of burglary domestic violence, resisting arrest, and malicious mischief, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said in a Wednesday press conference.
“At this time we’re going to make no statements, except he didn’t harm anybody,” Moss said. “My kids were not harmed in the incident. He’s a good person and this is not his character.
Sherman, who is currently a free agent, is also being investigated over a single-car "DUI hit and run" that happened shortly before.
The athlete was denied bail and is currently being held at the King County jail and no release date has been posted as of yet.
A charge of "burglary domestic violence" tends to refer to someone entering or refusing to leave a house or dwelling within the context of a domestic dispute, according to ProFootballTalk.
It is a special charge in Seattle and, in first-degree offenses, they are also accused of committing an act of violence or carrying a deadly weapon such as a knife or firearm,” according to domesticviolenceseattle.com.
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SHERMAN THREATENED TO KILL HIMSELF, WIFE SAID
NFL cornerback Richard Sherman apparently threatened to kill himself just before he was arrested and jailed early Wednesday morning.
Sherman's wife, Ashely Moss, made a panicked 911 call saying her husband was threatening to take his own life.
The NFL star was taken down by a police K9 after allegedly attempting to break into his wife's parent's home as he was arrested for "burglary domestic violence", police said.
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS REPORTED DUI CRASH
Construction workers reported the DUI crash that Sherman is being investigated in relation to, police said Wednesday.
An SUV registered to Sherman was reportedly seen driving through a blocked-off area of Highway 520, before colliding with a construction barrier on the driver's side of the car.
The vehicle reportedly suffered extensive damage to the driver's-side door and to one of its wheels.
WA State Patrol spokesperson Ron Meade said the car had been "operated until it could not operate any longer."
It was later located abandoned in a parking lot half a mile from the home where Sherman was arrested.
SHERMAN WAS DENIED BAIL
Sherman, who is currently a free agent, was denied bail Wednesday morning.
Court documents show that the former Seahawks player was booked at 6.08am on Wednesday.
He is currently being held at the King County jail, and no release date has been posted as of yet.
WHAT IS SHERMAN’S NET WORTH?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Sherman‘s net worth is $40million dollars.
In May 2014, he signed a four-year $56 million contract extension with the Seahawks.
His current football salary is reported to be $9million.
HOW MANY KIDS DO RICHARD SHERMAN AND ASHLEY MOSS HAVE TOGETHER?
Richard Sherman and his wife Ashley Moss have two children together – Rayden, 6, and Avery, 5.
Sherman’s first son was born just four days after he competed in Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots — on February 5, 2015.
“My son sure does know how to make an entrance! 2/5/15… Is it a coincidence or is he just that clever?! Either way I’m ecstatic,” Sherman tweeted following the birth of his son.
Sherman wears the No. 25 jersey, hence the remark about coincidences.
SHERMAN TRIED TO BREAK INTO HOME OF IN-LAWS
During a press conference on Wednesday, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said Sherman had been trying to force his way into the home of his wife's parents when he was taken into custody.
Four people were inside the home at the time, Lowe said. It's unclear if there were any children present.
Lowe added that there's an emergency protective order in place involving Sherman, though declined to provide further details.
WHO IS RICHARD SHERMAN?
Sherman was born on March 30, 1988, in California.
Sherman was initially drafted by the Seahawks back in 2011 and helped them to win their first Super Bowl just two years later.
He then left to play for the San Francisco 49ers before leaving to become a free agent.
NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION MADE A STATEMENT ON RICHARD SHERMAN
The NFLPA made a statement after the arrest of Richard Sherman.
“We were made aware of an arrest last night of one of our player leaders for an alleged domestic violence incident and have activated our domestic violence crisis protocol for the protection and support of everyone involved.”
“We will continue to monitor events closely as more facts are made available to us.’’
SHERMAN ‘FOUGHT WITH POLICE’
WA State Patrol spokesperson Ron Meade said on Wednesday that Sherman was amiable with officers when they first made contact with him, but things took a turn for the worse when they informed him he was under arrest.
Meade said he tried to run from the scene and resisted arrest, physically trying to fight off the officers.
Police then deployed a K9 to get Sherman under control.
Both he and an officer sustained minor injuries.
WHERE IS RICHARD SHERMAN BEING HELD?
Sherman is currently being held at the King County Jail and no release date has been posted as of yet.
He has allegedly been arrested for burglary domestic violence and was denied bail, according to ESPN reported.
Court documents show that the former Seahawks player was booked at 6.08am on Wednesday, July 14.
WHAT IS A BURGLARY DOMESTIC CHARGE?
Sherman was hit with a “burglary domestic violence” charge.
It is a special charge in Seattle. In first-degree offenses, the alleged perpetrator is also accused of committing an act of violence or carrying a deadly weapon such as a knife or firearm,” according to domesticviolenceseattle.com.
The charge usually involves someone entering or refusing to leave a house within the context of a domestic dispute, according to ProFootballTalk.
PANICKED 911 CALL RELEASED
SHERMAN'S WIFE DESCRIBED AS 'SHAKEN'
Moss, who was described as being "shaken", confirmed details surrounding Sherman's arrest to the Seattle Times.
“At this time we’re going to make no statements, except he didn’t harm anybody,” Moss said. “My kids were not harmed in the incident. He’s a good person and this is not his character.
"We’re doing all right, just trying to get him out. I want people to know no one was injured.”
SHERMAN ALSO INVESTIGATED FOR DUI
The former San Francisco 49ers star is also being investigated for a possible DUI and hit-and-run, police told The Sun after a car registered to Sherman was involved in a single-car crash involving a construction barrier.
The car fled the scene by the time officers arrived but it was later found abandoned and severely damaged in a parking lot off an exit along Highway 520, around half a mile from where he was arrested.
Nobody was injured in either incident and Sherman did not make it into his in-law's home, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said in a press conference.
WHAT WAS SHERMAN ARRESTED FOR?
The 33-year-old cornerback, who is currently a free agent, was taken into custody by police in Redmond, Washington on Wednesday morning.
In addition to the domestic violence charge, Sherman was arrested for resisting arrest and malicious mischief for damage to his in-laws' door.
Redmond police chief Darrell Lowe said the domestic violence charge was due to the confrontation with his in-laws, “not due to him physically assaulting a significant other."
WHAT DID SHERMAN SAY, ACCORDING TO HIS WIFE?
Moss told the 911 operator that her husband “was being aggressive” with her uncle after drinking “two bottles” of hard liquor.
Moss added that Sherman was “threatening to kill himself … and sent text messages to people saying he is going to hang himself.”
SHERMAN THREATENED TO KILL HIMSELF, WIFE SAID
NFL cornerback Richard Sherman apparently threatened to kill himself just before he was arrested and jailed early Wednesday morning.
Sherman's wife, Ashely Moss, made a panicked 911 call saying her husband was threatening to take his own life.
The NFL star was taken down by a police K9 after allegedly attempting to break into his wife's parent's home as he was arrested for "burglary domestic violence", police said.
SHERMAN TRIED TO BREAK INTO HOME OF IN-LAWS
During a press conference on Wednesday, Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe said Sherman had been trying to force his way into the home of his wife’s parents when he was taken into custody.
Four people were inside the home at the time, Lowe said. It’s unclear if there were any children present.
Lowe added that there’s an emergency protective order in place involving Sherman, though declined to provide further details.
NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION STATEMENT
The NFLPA made a statement after the alleged arrest of Richard Sherman.
“We were made aware of an arrest last night of one of our player leaders for an alleged domestic violence incident and have activated our domestic violence crisis protocol for the protection and support of everyone involved."
“We will continue to monitor events closely as more facts are made available to us.’’
WHEN WAS RICHARD SHERMAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY?
The 33-year-old cornerback, who is currently a free agent, was taken into custody by police in Redmond, Washington on Wednesday morning.
In addition to the domestic violence charge, Sherman was arrested for resisting arrest and malicious mischief for damage to his in-laws' door.
Redmond police chief Darrell Lowe said the domestic violence charge was due to the confrontation with his in-laws, “not due to him physically assaulting a significant other."
WHAT DID RICHARD SHERMAN’S WIFE SAY TO A 911 DISPATCHER?
A distressed Ashley Moss, Richard Sherman’s wife, told a 911 dispatcher: “He’s trying to leave now. He’s being aggressive. He’s wrestling with my uncle.
“He’s threatening to kill himself. He’s sent text messages to people saying he’s going to hang himself.”
The audio, of Moss explaining how her husband was intoxicated and threatening to commit suicide, was obtained by KIRO in Seattle.
A PANICKED 911 CALL
Sherman's wife, Ashely Moss, made a panicked 911 call saying her husband, Richard Sherman, was threatening to take his own life.
The call took place just before he was arrest.
The NFL star was taken down by a police K9 after allegedly attempting to break into his wife's parent's home as he was arrested for "burglary domestic violence," police said.
Moss told the 911 operator that her husband “was being aggressive” with her uncle after drinking “two bottles” of hard liquor.
WHEN WAS RICHARD SHERMAN BORN?
Sherman was born on March 30, 1988 in California.
Sherman was initially drafted by the Seahawks back in 2011 and helped them to win their first Super Bowl just two years later.
He then left to play for the San Francisco 49ers before leaving to become a free agent.
RICHARD SHERMAN'S WIFE BEGGED FOR OFFICERS IN 911 CALL
"I need officers to my house now. My husband is drunk and belligerent and threatened to kill himself,” Ashley Moss, Richard Sherman's wife, said in the 911 audio obtained by KIRO in Seattle.
WHAT IS A BURGLARY DOMESTIC CHARGE?
Sherman was hit with a “burglary domestic violence” charge.
It is a special charge in Seattle. In first-degree offenses, the alleged perpetrator is also accused of committing an act of violence or carrying a deadly weapon such as a knife or firearm,” according to domesticviolenceseattle.com.
The charge usually involves someone entering or refusing to leave a house within the context of a domestic dispute, according to ProFootballTalk.