Alex Okafor Arrested: Latest Details, Mugshot and More on Cardinals OLB

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alex Okafor was arrested and charged Monday morning after evading police following a disturbance in Austin, Texas.  

Brian Davis and Tony Plohetski of Statesman.com provided a synopsis of police spokesman David Boyd discussing Okafor's arrest:

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Police spokesman David Boyd said officers responded to a disturbance in the downtown entertainment district and that when they attempted to question Okafor, he fled on foot. Officers booked Okafor into the Travis County Jail around 2 a.m. today.

Boyd said he did not have additional information on the disturbance that led to the police involvement.

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"We are aware of the report and are in the process of gathering all of the details regarding the situation," the Cardinals said in a statement, per ESPN.com's John Weinfuss. Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com also stated he "had a warrant out for a previous misdemeanor violation."

Trisha Hendricks of 12News.com provided Okafor's mugshot:

Weinfuss also reported Okafor's charges and the potential fines for such actions:

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He was expected to appear in front of a judge at some point Monday, according to the Travis County Sheriff's office.

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Okafor was charged with evading arrest on foot, a Class B misdemeanor, which carries maximum punishments of six months in jail and a $2,000 fine, according to police and the sheriff's office.

Jail records show Okafor went through central booking at 3:22 a.m.

Police said Okafor was also charged with a Class C warrant, which carries a maximum penalty of a $500 fine.

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Okafor, 24, was selected in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL draft by the Cardinals. Last season, he accumulated 34 tackles and a team-high eight sacks in 13 games played, while adding one interception. A promising young player, it is unlikely the Cardinals would release him, but fans would likely speculate a fine or suspension is forthcoming.