Packers Star Josh Jacobs Arrested In Wisconsin On Domestic Violence Charges
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Hobart-Lawrence, Wisconsin, on five domestic-abuse related charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation.[1]
Hobart-Lawrence police booked Jacobs on battery—domestic abuse; criminal damage to property—domestic abuse; disorderly conduct—domestic abuse; strangulation and suffocation; and intimidation of a victim.[1] Brown County Jail records show the strangulation and suffocation count is a felony and the other four charges are misdemeanors.[1] Officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m. to a disturbance complaint that led to the investigation and Jacobs' subsequent booking.[1]
Jacobs' attorneys, David Z. Chesnoff and Clarence Duchac, said he "vehemently denies the allegations" and asked for fairness and restraint while important evidence is reviewed.[1] The NFL said it is aware of the matter and is in contact with the Packers, who said they will withhold further comment while the legal process is ongoing.[1]
Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns for Green Bay in 2024, earned a Pro Bowl selection and was a focal point of the Packers' offense.[1]
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- Hobart-Lawrence, Wisconsin, police booked Josh Jacobs on five domestic abuse–related charges: battery – domestic abuse; criminal damage to property – domestic abuse; disorderly conduct – domestic abuse; strangulation and suffocation; and intimidation of a victim.
- Brown County Jail records indicate the strangulation and suffocation count is a felony while the other four charges are misdemeanors.
- Officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Central) to a disturbance complaint that led to the investigation underlying Jacobs' arrest.
- Jacobs’ attorneys, David Z. Chesnoff and Clarence Duchac, issued a statement saying he “vehemently denies the allegations,” that important evidence has not yet been made public, and asking for “fairness and restraint” as the case proceeds.
- The NFL confirmed it is aware of the matter and in contact with the Green Bay Packers, and the Packers said they are aware and will withhold further comment while the legal process is ongoing.
- On-field context: Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns for Green Bay in 2024, earned a Pro Bowl selection, and was a focal point of the Packers' offense.
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- Article specifies that Hobart-Lawrence, Wisconsin, police booked Josh Jacobs on five domestic abuse-related charges: battery – domestic abuse, criminal damage to property – domestic abuse, disorderly conduct – domestic abuse, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim.
- It notes that, according to Brown County Jail records, the strangulation and suffocation count is a felony while the other four charges are misdemeanors.
- The piece reports that officers were dispatched at 8:37 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, to a disturbance complaint that led to the investigation underlying Jacobs' arrest.
- Jacobs’ attorneys David Z. Chesnoff and Clarence Duchac issued a statement saying he "vehemently denies the allegations" and that important evidence has not yet been made public, asking for "fairness and restraint" as the case proceeds.
- The NFL confirmed via spokesman that it is aware of the matter and is in contact with the Green Bay Packers, and the Packers stated they are aware of the situation and will withhold further comment while the legal process is ongoing.
- The article adds on-field context, stating Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns for Green Bay in 2024, earning a Pro Bowl selection and becoming a focal point of the Packers' offense.