Former NFL Player Charged With Girlfriend's Attempted Murder

LA VERNE, CA — Former NFL cornerback was formally charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. He was arrested in La Verne on Sunday after police responded to where he was holding her captive, officials said.

On Tuesday, ex-NFL player Brandon Browner was charged on one count each of attempted murder, first-degree residential robbery, first-degree burglary with a person present and false imprisonment, along with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to a child, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Browner allegedly broke into an ex-girlfriend's apartment Sunday, chased and dragged her and then tried to smother her in a carpet, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
The woman's two children were present when the alleged attack occurred, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Browner was also accused of stealing the woman's Rolex before fleeing from the home. Authorities estimated the value of the watch at $20,000. Browner was arrested nearly six hours later by La Verne police.

As of this report, he is being held in a Los Angeles County jail in lieu of $10 million bail.

This is a developing report. More information will be added as it is released.

La Verne Police Photo