Broncos Linebacker Jonathon Cooper Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges after infidelity dispute.
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Jonathon Cooper Domestic Violence Arrest
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested on domestic violence charges following an incident at his residence. Cooper faces two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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Cooper appears in court on domestic violence charges
Cooper had his first appearance Friday in the 23rd Judicial District Court. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and is due back in court Monday for a disposition hearing where he is expected to enter a plea.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper arrested on domestic violence charges
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, 28, was arrested by Parker Police at 11:16 p.m. Thursday and booked into jail at 2:38 a.m. Friday. He was held on suspicion of two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief according to Douglas County jail records.
Cooper charged following domestic dispute over infidelity allegations
Cooper and his girlfriend had an argument at his residence over cheating allegations. The girlfriend grabbed his phone and threw it against a wall. During a struggle over the phone, Cooper bit and broke the screen on the iPhone. He then demanded she leave or threatened to break her phone.
Jonathon Cooper is a starting linebacker for the Denver Broncos
Cooper, a seventh-round draft pick from Ohio State in 2021, is entering his sixth season with the Broncos. He has started every game since 2023 and has 31.5 career sacks. In 2024, he recorded a career-best 10.5 sacks and signed a four-year, $54 million contract extension.
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