Arizona safety Scottie Young Jr. was arrested Wednesday and cited for assault.
According to the Arizona Daily Star, Young, a freshman who has been a starter for the Wildcats this season, is facing a misdemeanor charge of “assault/knowingly causing injury.” The University told the Star in a statement that the “other party involved” in the alleged domestic violence incident was also charged.
“We’re aware that Scottie Young was charged with a misdemeanor, as was the other party involved. We are working with the university’s Dean of Students Office to gather more information,” the statement said.
Young, 18, is due in court Oct. 11. No details of the alleged incident were available.
Young, a native of San Diego, California, has played in all four games for the Wildcats so far, totaling 20 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss. He also registered a sack against UTEP.
Arizona, which is 2-2 so far this season, is off this weekend. Its next game is at Colorado next Saturday.
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