Cleveland Browns quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has a history of getting into trouble off the field, but after going to rehab for alcohol-related reasons, Manziel had done a good job of avoiding negative attention.
However, police had to be called when a domestic dispute between Manziel and his girlfriend Colleen Elizabeth Crowley allegedly got out of control Monday night, and the police revealed that both of them had been drinking, according to ABC affiliate NewsNet5.
Witnesses told the police that the two were involved in a heated argument when Crowley attempted to get out of the vehicle while it as on the road. A second witness called the police after Manziel pulled the car over to search for his wallet which had been thrown out of the window by Crowley.
#Browns Manziel told police he had only 2 drinks. Girlfriend was impaired. Manziel spent 10 weeks in rehab in offseason.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) October 16, 2015
Crowley claimed that Manziel pushed her head into a window because she wanted her cell phone fearing for her safety. The police confirmed that Crowley had physical marks of a struggle on her body, but Manziel said they are a result of him trying to stop her from getting out of a moving car.
When the police contacted Manziel and Crowley they did not feel either was intoxicated to the point they could be arrested, and Crowley refused to press charges for anything further so Manziel was allowed to leave.
Manziel took to Twitter to defend himself against the allegation of assault.
Colleen and I got into a dumb public argument on the way home Monday afternoon. It probably looked more interesting than it was and…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) October 16, 2015
I know I would stop and check if I saw a couple arguing on the side of the road. It was embarrassing but not serious…
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) October 16, 2015
and when we talked to the police and they realized everything was alright and I was sober, we went home together and everything is fine. — Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) October 16, 2015
Crowley also took to Instagram to explain the situation with a post that has now been deleted but can be found at Heavy.com.
“J & I are good. I appreciate the people who stopped to check on us and call the police. Could see how it may have looked. Anytime anyone sees a guy and a girl arguing on the side of a road they should definitely stop, you never know what that could be. Fortunately it was just an argument, it was private, and we are all good!”
According to ESPN reporter Tony Grossi, the Cleveland Browns intend to play Manziel despite the current situation.
#Browns spokesman said Johnny Manziel will be active for Sunday’s game v Denver.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) October 16, 2015
The NFL administration had not yet issued a statement on the situation. Follow David on Twitter