Buffalo Bills’ Von Miller Wanted for Alleged Assault on Pregnant Girlfriend
An arrest warrant has been issued for Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller after his pregnant girlfriend accused him of assault on Wednesday, Dallas Police confirm.
According to police, the incident occurred on Nov. 29 at the 3100 block of North Harwood Street in Dallas. The preliminary investigation determined that the 34-year-old suspect, Vonnie Miller, got into a verbal argument with the victim and allegedly assaulted her. The victim, who was not transported to a hospital, was treated for minor injuries at the scene. An arrest warrant has been issued for assault on a pregnant person, a third-degree felony.
Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Broncos and Rams, has not yet issued a statement regarding the allegation made by his longtime girlfriend, with whom he shares two children. The couple’s history may be part of a larger pattern, as NBC Sports reports that Miller was previously investigated for domestic violence in 2021 but was not charged.
The Bills, who are currently on a bye week, stated, “This morning, we were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller. We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comment at this point.”
It is unclear what Miller’s status with the team will be, as NFL players accused of domestic violence are typically added to the commissioner’s exempt list and are not eligible to play while the accusation is investigated.
Dallas Police have confirmed that the investigation into the allegation is ongoing. Miller, who grew up in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto and played college football for Texas A&M, signed with the Bills before the 2022 NFL season.
The Bills said in a statement, “We were made aware of an incident involving Von Miller. We are in the process of gathering more information and will have no further comment at this point.”
NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs contributed to this report.