Alvin Kamara Arrested in Las Vegas
It has been an inauspicious start to an offseason for the New Orleans Saints organization. First, Sean Payton steps down as head coach, and today, their most potent offensive weapon runs into legal problems.
Feb 6, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; NFC running back Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball against the AFC during the Pro Bowl football game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans Saints All-Pro running back Alvin Kamara has been arrested on charges of "Battery Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm" to an individual inside a Las Vegas strip club on Feb. 5 at 5:50 PM PT.
According to the announcement from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who investigated the alleged crime, the victim identified Alvin Kamara as the suspect.
Kamara was arrested and taken into custody after the NFL Pro Bowl game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The New Orleans offensive threat registered four receptions for 23 yards in the 2022 Pro Bowl contest.
He was transported to the Clark County Detention Center and booked.
According to the Clark County Detention Center custody record, Kamara is being held on a $5,000 bond. He is slated for a court appearance in Clark County 1:30 PM PT.
The name of the alleged victim has not been released to the public.
In the 2021 regular season, Kamara missed four games due to injury. He rushed 240 times for 898 yards and four touchdowns. He caught 47 receptions for 439 receiving yards and five touchdowns in his abbreviated season.
Kamara earned his fifth visit to the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas. He has 73 game appearances, and totaled 4,238 rushing yards, 47 rushing touchdowns, 3,262 receiving yards, and 20 receiving touchdowns in his career with New Orleans.
