Authorities reportedly arrested former NFL running back Mark Walton following a meltdown over a failed Pizza Hut order.
Walton, 23, allegedly tried to smash a glass window at a Pizza Hut in Miami around 11 P.M. on Jan. 31, according to a report published Tuesday by TMZ. Walton reportedly later got into a fight with his cousin, who was attempting to restrain the former Dolphins player, the outlet reported.
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Walton explained to the cops that he had been “disrespected over the phone by one of the employees,” so he went up to the Pizza Hut shop, TMZ reported. A witness reportedly claimed that Walton had a meltdown upon arriving at the Pizza Hut because his order had been cancelled, according to the outlet. (RELATED: Miami Dolphins Cut Mark Walton After Allegations Of Domestic Violence Surface)
Walton allegedly “started banging on the windows trying to pull on the door to gain entry to the business to confront one of the employees,” the witness told TMZ.
Police arrested Walton and he was booked on charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct, the outlet reported.
Walton has been arrested multiple times over the years. In 2019, Walton was arrested after a pregnant woman accused him of punching her.