The Cincinnati Bengals RB is facing again the consequences for an alleged aggravated menacing
Joe Mixon recharged with misdemeanor
Another police case involving an NFL player. Cincinnati Bengals’ RB Joe Mixon is being recharged with a misdemeanor for aggravated menacing. The decision came from the Cincinnati Police Department. They decided to refile the chargers after “new discoveries”, as they announced in a press release.
“To preserve a fair and impartial judicial process for all parties involved, no investigatory details or evidence will be disclosed outside of official court proceedings,” the CPD statement read. “CPD is committed to a thorough, evidence-driven investigation of all reported offenses.”
The Cincinnati Bengals also released a statement about the case. “The club is aware misdemeanor charges have been raised against Joe Mixon. The team will monitor the situation and refrain from further comment.”
The case
According to the reports and the CPD files, Mixon, 26, was initially charged in February 2nd, 2023, in Hamilton County, Ohio. Allegedly, Mixon pointed a gun at a woman’s face on January 21st, making threats of shooting her. “You should be popped in the face, I should shoot you. The police can’t get me.” This configures “aggravated menacing” by state laws.
On January 22nd, only one day after the incident happened, according to the report, the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills by 27-10 in the AFC Divisional Round, advancing to the AFC Championship Game. Joe Mixon scored the last touchdown of that game on a 1-yard run.
Joe Mixon
The running back was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017, coming from Oklahoma University, in the second round (no. 48 overall pick). He is in the league for six years now, entering his seventh. So far he has played in 86 games throughout his career.
During this time, he records 1,314 carries, totalling 5,378 yards and 40 touchdowns. He is also a threat receiving passes as he records 231 receptions in 283 targets and another 10 TDs. He had his best season in 2021, when the Bengals made it to the Super Bowl. It was 292 carries, 1,205 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, all career-highs.
