Cleveland Browns CB Leigh Bodden arrested

Leigh Bodden, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns was arrested at an airport on Wednesday.

Cleveland Browns CB Leigh Bodden arrested The cornerback of the Cleveland Browns Leigh Bodden was arrested on Wednesday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Apparently Bodden was driving his SUV in reverse down a one-way street just outside of the airport. He initially refused to stop the vehicle when approached by an officer and went on to enter the airport. According to the police, Booden was there to "pick up his people" and became verbally abusive when the cop caught up to him at the airport. Back up was called, but the Browns football player began to resist officers trying to place handcuffs on him.

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When things calmed down, Leigh Bodden was taken to the county jail where he spent the night, charged with aggravated disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Traffic charges are pending as well, for failing to produce a driving license and driving the wrong way on one-way street. A court hearing for Leigh Bodden was scheduled for Thursday morning.

Leigh Bodden was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2003 from Duquesne University and received a four-year contract extension in 2005 after his great performance with the Browns. Unfortunately for the cornerback and the team, he spent most of the 2006 football season on the sidelines battling injuries and took part in only 9 games for the Cleveland Browns.

Published on 09/06/2007