Former NFL running back Derrick Ward arrested on suspicion of multiple robberies
Former NFL running back Derrick Ward is in custody in a Los Angeles jail after he was booked on a felony charge on Monday, according to records obtained by Paste BN Sports.
Los Angeles police told NBC News that Ward, 43, allegedly robbed five businesses, including gas stations. He was not suspected of using a firearm during any of the offenses, police said, and records show Ward is being held on a $250,000 bail.
The records don't specify what Ward was arrested for, and calls to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were not immediately returned.
Ward spent eight years in the NFL, including his first five with the New York Giants where he was selected in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft. He won a Super Bowl with the Giants in 2007 but did not play in the game as he was on injured reserve.
Ward's best season came in 2008 when he rushed for 1,025 yards. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans, finishing his career with 2,628 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.