Former New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis, who won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady, has been arrested in Florida. Lewis was taken into custody by the Seminole Police Department at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. According to reports, he had been causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the premises.
Key Takeaway
Former Super Bowl champion Dion Lewis, who played for the New England Patriots alongside Tom Brady, has been arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing. Details regarding the incident are limited at this time.
Details of the Arrest
The incident occurred at around 2 PM, and Lewis was booked at the Hillsborough County jail on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing at 3:12 PM. He was later released on a $500 bond at 11:48 PM on the same day. Further information regarding the allegations surrounding Lewis and the specifics of the incident remain undisclosed at this time.
Professional Career Highlights
Dion Lewis began his NFL career in 2011 when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round. However, he rose to prominence when he joined the New England Patriots in 2015, playing alongside Tom Brady. During his three seasons with the Patriots, Lewis started in 19 games and scored a total of 13 touchdowns.
One of Lewis’ most notable achievements came during Super Bowl LI in 2017 when he helped Brady lead a remarkable comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons. Although the Patriots narrowly lost in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles the following season, Lewis played a key role in the team’s journey to the championship game.
After his time with the Patriots, Lewis went on to play for the Tennessee Titans and the New York Giants before announcing his retirement from professional football in 2021.
