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New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye was arrested Monday for aggravated assault with a firearm after allegedly pointing a gun at a vehicle with “several juvenile females” inside.
Maye, 29, was identified as the driver of a black SUV involved in the incident, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Jefferson Parish is the county where New Orleans is located.
“Maye was arrested this morning on a warrant that was obtained for his arrest for one count of aggravated assault with a firearm,” police said in a news release.
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Marcus Maye of the New York Jets follows the action against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass.
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“Maye was identified as the driver of a black SUV that was involved in an incident in which he is accused of pointing a firearm at another vehicle that was occupied by several juvenile females.”
Maye was booked and released on a $30,000 bond.
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Marcus Maye of the New York Jets gets set during a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver.
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“Marcus vehemently denies the allegation from a motor vehicle incident and looks forward to defending himself when all the facts come out,” Eric Hessler, Maye’s attorney, told NFL Network.
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This is the second time in less than two years Maye has been arrested. He was booked last February for driving under the influence, DUI/damage to property and leaving the scene of an accident after a car crash in Florida.
Maye just signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract with the Saints after five seasons with the New York Jets. He is expected to be a starter at safety alongside Tyrann Mathieu, who also joined New Orleans via free agency.
Marcus Maye of the New York Jets before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle.
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While Maye’s Week 1 status against the Atlanta Falcons is now in question, NFL suspensions usually come further down the line after facts about cases are revealed.
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In 60 career games, Maye has 312 combined tackles, six interceptions, 24 passes defended and 3.5 sacks.
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