Crime & Safety
Former Raven Faces Domestic Violence Charge: Police
A former player for the Baltimore Ravens is charged with assault related to a domestic incident, Baltimore County police said.
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — A former Baltimore Ravens player has been charged with assault in a case of domestic violence, according to police. The day of the incident, the Ravens released the defensive end from the team.
Ufomba Kamalu, 27, of the Caerlon Court in Pikesville, has been charged with second-degree assault, court records show.
The charge stems from a call about a domestic assault in the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road, a little less than 2 miles from Kamalu's house, after 10 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
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The victim had suffered a visible injury, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Investigators said they determined Kamalu had been arguing with the woman when the dispute escalated into a physical fight.
Since he was not there when the officer filed the charges, police said Kamalu was arrested on a warrant for the assault charge Thursday morning. He was released from custody Thursday after posting $20,000 bond, police said.
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Kamalu is a former player for the Baltimore Ravens. He signed on with the Ravens in October 2019 from the New England Patriots practice squad, according to the BaltimoreRavens.com. Hours after the incident Wednesday, the Baltimore team released him, CBS Sports reported.
Officers from the Pikesville precinct are investigating the incident. Kamalu is slated to appear for trial May 26, court records show.
Anyone who is suffering or knows someone who is suffering from domestic violence may call Baltimore County's 24-hour hotline at 410-828-6390. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available at 1-800-799-7233. Those in immediate danger should call 911.
While some services are closed due to the new coronavirus pandemic, the Essex District Court at 8914 Kelso Drive and Catonsville District Courthouse at 1 Rolling Crossroads are open for anyone who needs to obtain a protective order. To file for a protective order, people may also call the Essex District Court at 410-521-2300 for information.
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