Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested, facing five charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested, the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department announced on Tuesday. Jacobs is facing five charges due to an event that took place on Saturday, May 23.

“On May 23, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance complaint involving Josh Jacobs,” a statement from the police department said via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

“As a result of the investigation, Josh Jacobs was subsequently arrested on May 26, 2026, and booked into the Brown County Jail on the following charges:

“Battery — Domestic Abuse, Criminal Damage to Property — Domestic Abuse, Disorderly Conduct — Domestic Abuse, Strangulation and Suffocation, Itimidation of a Victim.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.”

Shortly after the news broke, a statement came from the Packers. After saying they are aware of the charges against their running back, no comment came from the team.

“We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs,” it said, also via Schneidman. “As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.”