Seahawks LB Hill arrested on assault charges
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill faces felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with his girlfriend that resulted in his arrest.
Issaquah (Wash.) Police said in a release Wednesday morning that Hill was arrested on investigation of unlawful imprisonment-domestic violence and third-degree assault-domestic violence.
According to records, Hill was awaiting booking into the King County Jail.
Police were called to Hill's home Tuesday afternoon after a 26-year-old woman reported that she was assaulted and held against her will. She said she escaped when Hill went to the restroom.
According to police, she went to a hospital for treatment was was released.
In 2010, Hill was arrested on an assault-domestic violence charge and suspended two games by the NFL. He also has been arrested twice for marijuana possession.
Hill started 12 games for the Seahawks this season and had 47 tackles. The eight-year pro is to become a free agent during the offseason.
