BREAKING: Patriots Legend Willie McGinest Arrested in Los Angeles



New England Patriots legend Willie McGinest was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday in connection with a felony assault with a deadly weapon at a Hollywood nightclub earlier this month.

The Los Angeles County Sheriffs office said that McGinest turned himself in this morning. McGinest provided a statement, and was released on bail set at $30,000.

No further details were immediately available.

McGinest a former 1st round pick by the Patriots in 1994, played 12 seasons with the Pats from 1994-2005, won three Super Bowls during that time, before finishing his career with the Cleveland Browns. McGinest is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame.

McGinest who currently works for the NFL Network finished his career following the 2008 season with 804 total tackles and 86 sacks.



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