Former Ohio State football coach Zach Smith has been arrested again.
According to Kyle Rowland Thursday night, Smith was arrested for allegedly violating a protection order after becoming “confrontational with staff” when they didn’t let him get his kids from school in Delaware County, Ohio. He’s now facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly violating the protection order.
Former Ohio State WR coach Zach Smith was arrested today for violating a Civil Protection Order. According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Smith became confrontational with staff at Scioto Ridge Elementary when they did not allow him to pick up his children.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) May 9, 2019
Smith was arrested and taken to the Delaware County Jail and charged with violating the CPO, a misdemeanor. He’ll be arraigned at 10 a.m. Friday.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) May 9, 2019
You can see a picture of his mugshot below:
JUST IN: Delaware Co. Sheriff’s Office – Former Ohio State Assistant Football Coach Zach Smith was arrested, booked into jail for allegedly violating a protection order. pic.twitter.com/bospk45VVa
— Dan Pearlman (@danpearlman) May 10, 2019
Smith was at the center of a massive scandal at OSU this past season, which resulted in Urban Meyer’s suspension and the former wide receivers coach being fired. (RELATED: Urban Meyer Lost A Ton Of Money During His Three Game Suspension)
Smith was arrested back in 2009 for alleged domestic violence against a pregnant woman, was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in 2013 and was also contacted by the police in 2015 during an investigation for alleged domestic violence.
His ex-wife Courtney had a protective order placed against him in 2018, which is what he allegedly violated yesterday.
Another domestic violence allegation has surfaced against Ohio St WR coach Zach Smith. This one in 2015, I have learned. Smith had a protective order filed Friday against him by his ex-wife. In 2009 he was also charged w/domestic violence while on UF staff https://t.co/fcxi8GKyeI
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 23, 2018
It may only be a misdemeanor, but it’s the latest dark mark in a long line of allegations against Smith, which ultimately cost him his job with the Buckeyes.
More than anything, this dude might need some serious help. When there’s a protective order against you, allegedly violating it seems like an insanely stupid thing to do.
Good luck to him ever getting a job in major football again. Guys with his past aren’t exactly hot commodities.
I really thought this whole OSU scandal was behind us, but Smith just finds ways to stay in the news.