Bengals' Mackensie Alexander Has Charges Dismissed from August Battery Arrest

The attorney for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander confirmed authorities have dropped a battery charge against the 27-year-old, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Police arrested Alexander last August while he was searching for his missing father. He, an enforcement officer and another man, Evins Clement, visited the alleged victim, who had been seen with Alexander's father. ESPN's Ben Baby provided more on the allegations:

"After the enforcement officer left, Alexander and Clement attempted to get information regarding the incident, according to the report. When the man would not get in their vehicle, the report says, Clement held the man down as Alexander allegedly hit the man in the face, which caused minor injuries."

Alexander's father, Jean Odney Alexandre, had been picking berries in a prairie and was left behind by the victim of the alleged battery.

Two days after seeking help to find him, the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office announced Alexandre was found at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park and "in good health." The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office said the 65-year-old walked up to an officer from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission after moving toward a set of lights he had seen.

Alexander briefly left the Bengals as they were preparing for the regular season in order to aid in the search for his father. He reported back Sept. 1.

The 2016 second-round pick made 13 appearances for Cincinnati, finishing with 47 tackles and one interception.