Steelers’ OLB Chickillo Arrested

Steelers outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo during warm-ups at Family Day practice on August 4, 2019. The annual event takes place annually at Heinz Field and is open to the public. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — According to Pennsylvania State Police,  Steelers outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo was released on $10,000 bail after being charged with criminal mischief, simple assault and harassment.

An alleged physical altercation occurred with Chickillo and his long-time girlfriend at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort’s Lady Luck Casino. Reports say the altercation became physical after the couple entered their hotel room.

Chickillo was barred from entering the Steelers’ facility Monday pending an investigation on the matter.

Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said in a statement, “He has been instructed to not be in the building today as we continue to gather more information and work with the NFL Office.”


 

BRIAN COOK IS AN EMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST WHO HAS BEEN COVERING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINCE 2005. HE CAN BE REACHED AT BCOOK@GOLDENSKYMEDIA.COM.
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