Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger is due in Waltham District Cour to face domestic violence charges stemming from an incident in Waltham over the weekend, officials said today.
A Waltham police official confirmed the arrest of Sullinger, a 21-year-old Ohio native and former standout at Ohio State. According to the Celtics website, Sullinger is a power forward who is 6 foot, 9 inches tall and weighs 260 pounds.
Last season was cut short by back surgery, but until then Sullinger was averaging 6 points and five rebounds a game. He played in 45 games.
Details of the arrest were not immediately available, but authorities said a warrant was issued for his arrest over the weekend.
The incident comes after the domestic violence murder of Jennifer Martel in an Waltham apartment she had shared with her long-time boyfriend, Jared W. Remy, the son of Boston Red Sox great Jerry Remy.
Martel was allegedly killed by Jared Remy after he was released on personal recognizance following an arraignment on charges of physically assaulting Martel.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan’s office did not seek a dangerousness hearing for Remy, a decision now being reviewed by former Essex District Attorney Kevin Burke and Norfolk First Assistant District Attorney Jeanmarie Carroll.
Remy pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.
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