Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell entered the spotlight this past season as the first Major League Baseball player to kneel during the national anthem. Now, he’s been arrested on a gun charge.
Scottsdale police said they went to Maxwell’s home Saturday night after receiving calls that a person had a gun. A female food delivery person alleged Maxwell pointed a gun at her. He ended up being booked on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct.
Maxwell will be held in police custody pending his first appearance, police say. The 26-year-old was projected to be the A’s starting catcher next season. He hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBI in 76 games this past year.
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