Texans’ Jimmie Ward Released After Arrest For Allegedly Strangling Fiancée [Mugshot]

by Tobias LinkinJune 25, 2025, 12:17 amNews >

Houston Texans safety Jim mie Ward was arrested at his home at around 5:30 am on June 11 on a domestic violence charge.

The former first-round pick was taken into custody at 5:38 am in Montgomery County, Texas, according to jail records and booked on a felony count of assault of a family member. He was released the next day on a $30,000 bond.

The Texans said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle that they “are aware of the report involving Jimmie Ward.”

“We are gathering more information and have no further comment at this time,” the team said.

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Ward was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2014 and spent nine seasons with the team before signing a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Texans.

Ward has not practiced yet this spring due to foot surgery. He’s played in 20 games over the past two seasons.

Further details regarding the arrest are currently unknown.