Police have charged former Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins with seven counts of petty theft, The Athletic reports.
A famous basketball player is accused of repeatedly shoplifting from Target stores, according to documents filed in Alexandria General District Court. The Athletic. Police said in court documents that Rollins is suspected of taking household items, including groceries, candles and body wash, on seven different occasions, The Athletic reported. Rollins was on the Wizards' roster on a $1.7 million contract, but the team waived him on Monday after just 10 regular season games.
Washington Wizards G Ryan Rollins was charged with seven counts of petty theft and released by the team on Monday. He allegedly stole groceries, soap, candles and other items from Target in Alexandria, Virginia, on multiple occasions in the fall. His salary this year was set at $1.7 million. pic.twitter.com/8OGQf9QO0E
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According to The Athletic, the alleged thefts occurred between September 9 and November 9, and the items allegedly stolen were valued at less than $1,000 each, police said in court documents. Stated.
The offenses for stealing such valuable goods from a business include: classified As a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. Rollins currently faces fines related to the charges and is scheduled to appear at a court hearing scheduled for early February. According to a reporter for The Athletic, the star has not yet entered a plea.
Rollins' attorney, Nathan Muiskens, and the basketball player's representative, Mike Silverman, have not released any public statements on the matter and declined to comment to The Athletic.
SAITAMA, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 30: Golden State Warriors No. 2 Ryan handles the ball during Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards – NBA Japan Game at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on September 30, 2022. Rollins. Note to User: You expressly acknowledge and agree that by downloading or using this photo, you are agreeing to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo provided by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)
Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger released a statement regarding Rollins' current criminal charges.
“I only recently learned about the charges against Ryan,” Winger told The Athletic. (RELATED: 'Big Misunderstanding': Hannah Montana Star Mitchell Musso Speaks Out on Theft Charges)
“I cannot comment on that or the basis for our roster decisions. We take our role very seriously as representatives of the citizens of the DMV, our fans, and as a team that our community can be proud of,” Winger said. Told. “These are expectations, not aspirations.”
This story will continue to unfold.
