Injured Bears DT (and UT-ex) Melton arrested at Texas bar
GRAPEVINE, Texas —
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton was charged with assault and public intoxication after refusing to leave a bar and fighting with employees in a Dallas suburb.
Grapevine police Sgt. Robert Eberling said Melton was arrested early Sunday at Chill Sports Bar after becoming belligerent. The nearly 300-pound Melton, who suffered a cut nose but declined treatment, was freed on $1,210 bond.
The 27-year-old Melton allegedly punched the manager in the face and bit his arm, Eberling said. The manager wasn't seriously hurt. Eberling said four bar staffers restrained Melton until police arrived.
Melton, a former Texas standout from Grapevine, is out for the season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament Sept. 22 against Pittsburgh.
More at http://www.statesman.com/ap/ap/crime/injured-bears-dt-melton-arrested-at-texas-bar/ncR3T/ .
A second article with more details is at http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/12/chicago-bears-defensive-tackle-arrested-on-assault-charge-at-grapevine-bar.html/ .
[font color=green]I recall watching Melton when he played as a running back at Grapevine HS. At 6'5" and weighing nearly 300 pounds, it was an understatement to say you didn't want to get in his way if he had the ball. He was recruited to the University of Texas and played as a fullback before being converted to the defensive tackle position.[/font]