Josh Jacobs, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was arrested on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and booked into Brown County Jail in Wisconsin on five charges related to domestic abuse [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. The charges include battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, intimidation of a victim, and strangulation and suffocation. The strangulation and suffocation charge is a felony; the other four are misdemeanors [5, 6, 7].
The incident occurred early Saturday morning, May 23, when Hobart-Lawrence Police were dispatched at approximately 8:37 a.m. to a disturbance complaint involving Jacobs [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7]. Hobart-Lawrence police chief Michael Renkas said, "This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time" [1].
Jacobs denied the allegations through his legal team. His attorneys David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac stated, "Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public. We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course" [2]. They later added their relief that Jacobs was released from custody, saying, "We are extremely pleased that Josh has been released from custody and that no criminal charges have been filed against him. We remain confident that, once all of the evidence is gathered and evaluated, it will confirm that no charges should be brought against Josh in the future" [5].
The Packers and NFL also acknowledged the situation but declined further comment due to the ongoing investigation. A Packers spokesman said, "We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment" while NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy added, "We are aware of the report and have been in contact with the club" [2].
Jacobs is entering his third season with Green Bay after signing a four-year, $48 million contract in 2024. He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2020, 2022, 2024) and led the NFL in rushing in 2022 while with the Las Vegas Raiders. In the 2025 season, he recorded 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns for the Packers, following 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. His career totals stand at 7,803 rushing yards and 74 touchdowns [1, 3].
Jacobs was released from Brown County Jail on Wednesday, May 27, pending further investigation and no formal charges have yet been filed [5]. Brown County District Attorney David L. Lasee said, "After reviewing the available evidence in this case, the Brown County District Attorney's Office is not yet prepared to make a formal charging decision. Our office has requested additional investigation, as there is reason to believe that additional evidence may exist that would impact whether criminal charges are appropriate" [5].
