Report: Additional details emerge in Alvin Kamara felony battery arrest

New details have emerged in the situation involving New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who was arrested on Sunday shortly after the NFL’s Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

According to Michael Babcock of TMZ Sports, the Las Vegas Police Department informed the NFL hours before the Pro Bowl that Kamara was a suspect in a felony battery. Despite the allegations, the LVPD and NFL agreed to allow Kamara to play in the game – and he was later arrested after it.

Babcock reports that after the Pro Bowl, Kamara was mirandized, told his side of the story to police officers and was ultimately taken into custody.

According to Spotrac, Kamara has four years and $59 million remaining on his contract with the Saints. If the running back is found guilty and/or receives a suspension from the NFL, the Saints would no longer be obligated to pay out the contract.

More information on Kamara’s arrest

According to a press release, around 5:50 p.m. local time on Sunday, a police officer responded to the hospital where a victim reported that they were “battered at a nightclub.” Alvin Kamara then was identified as the suspect, and arrested before being transported to Clark County Detention Center.

The report also describes “substantial bodily harm” which resulted from the battery. The investigation is ongoing as police gather more information on the incident.

Kamara was arrested for the incident just hours after the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl, where he rushed for four catches for 23 yards.

According to Clark County’s website, Kamara was in custody and being held on a $5,000 bail as of Sunday.

Kamara just finished the second year of a five-year, $75 million contract. With a lot of moving parts ongoing as the Saints begin their new era, Kamara just wanted everything to fit correctly.

On3’s Simon Gibbs and Stephen Samra contributed to this report.