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LSU basketball player MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after traffic stop

LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested Saturday night after allegedly striking an officer with her vehicle and fleeing the scene, according to arrest records.

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In brief

  • MiLaysia Fulwiley, an LSU women's basketball player, was arrested Saturday night after allegedly striking an officer with a vehicle and fleeing the scene.
  • She is booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault, and resisting an officer.
  • LSU said it is aware of the situation and has no further comment as it is an ongoing legal matter.
  • Fulwiley is averaging 17.8 points per game this season and scored 23 points in LSU's 101-37 win over Denver on Friday.

LSU basketball player MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after traffic stop

LSU women's basketball player MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested Saturday night after allegedly striking an officer with a vehicle before fleeing the scene, according to arrest records.

Around 10:19 p.m., an officer assigned to conduct contra flow at the intersection of Burbank Drive and West Lee Drive allegedly observed a gray Dodge Charger weaving through traffic when another officer yelled for the vehicle to stop.

After coming to a stop, the driver, identified as LSU basketball player MiLaysia Fulwiley, was told to back the vehicle up before handing officers her license. According to arrest records, Fulwiley put the vehicle in reverse and, after backing up, allegedly proceeded to drive forward, striking an officer with the front right side of her vehicle as she pulled off, leaving the scene.

She allegedly drove northbound on West Lee Drive before cutting through a CVS parking lot at the intersection of Highland Road as the officers attempted to stop the vehicle. Fulwiley continued east on Highland Road when a responding officer stopped the vehicle by cutting it off.

Fulwiley and her passenger were removed from the vehicle before she was ultimately taken into custody, according to records.

She is currently booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on multiple charges, including aggravated battery, obedience to police officers, flight from an officer, aggravated assault, and resisting an officer.

LSU statement

LSU released the following statement regarding the arrest: “We are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it’s an ongoing legal matter.”

Player background

Fulwiley, who is averaging 17.8 points per game this season, scored a season-high 23 points during No. 9 LSU’s 101-37 victory over Denver on Friday. LSU is scheduled to play next at home on Monday night against Troy and her availability for that game was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.

Why it matters

The arrest involves a leading scorer for the ninth-ranked LSU women's basketball team and comes with multiple criminal charges, including aggravated battery and flight from an officer.


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Questions readers ask

Who was arrested in connection with the traffic stop?
LSU women's basketball player MiLaysia Fulwiley was arrested after allegedly striking an officer with a vehicle and fleeing the scene.
When and where did the incident occur?
The incident took place around 10:19 p.m. Saturday night at the intersection of Burbank Drive and West Lee Drive.
What charges is Fulwiley facing?
She is booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on multiple charges, including aggravated battery, obedience to police officers, flight from an officer, aggravated assault, and resisting an officer.
What is the status of Fulwiley's availability for the upcoming game against Troy?
Her availability for the Monday night home game against Troy was unclear as of Sunday afternoon.

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