Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested, facing five charges

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. Wm. Glasheen / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested, facing five charges

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Griffin McVeigh | Last updated May 26, 2026 6:51 PM ET

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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been arrested, the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department announced on Tuesday. Jacobs is facing five charges due to an event that took place on Saturday, May 23.

“On May 23, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance complaint involving Josh Jacobs,” a statement from the police department said, via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

“As a result of the investigation, Josh Jacobs was subsequently arrested on May 26, 2026, and booked into the Brown County Jail on the following charges:

“Battery — Domestic Abuse, Criminal Damage to Property — Domestic Abuse, Disorderly Conduct — Domestic Abuse, Strangulation and Suffocation, Intimidation of a Victim.

“This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information will be released at this time.”

BREAKING: Josh Jacobs has been arrested and booked into jail on five charges.

Full details: pic.twitter.com/Gs8sbUV6cM
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 26, 2026

Shortly after the news broke, a statement came from the Packers. After saying they are aware of the charges against their running back, no comment came from the team.

“We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs,” it said, also via Schneidman. “As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.”

Statement from a Packers spokesperson to The Athletic:

“We are aware of the matter involving Josh Jacobs. As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment.”
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) May 26, 2026