FORMER NFL STAR ARRESTED IN ROBBERY SPREE
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A former NFL player has been arrested for allegely robbing a series of stores in Los Angeles. He retired from the NFL more than 10 years ago.
Derek Ward, a former running back and one-time member of the 2008 Super Bowl-winning New York Giants team has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of robbery.
Police said the 43-year-old was arrested Monday in the North Hollywood area. He was being held Tuesday on a $250,000 bail.
Police didn't immediately provide details of the alleged crime, and it wasn't immediately clear whether Ward had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Police told NBC News that Ward allegedly robbed five businesses, including gas stations.
The 6-foot-tall, 230-pound ex-player didn't use a gun during the alleged crimes.
Ward, who grew up in Southern California, was drafted by the New York Jets in 2004 in the seventh round, but was cut without playing a regular season game.
He went on to play for the Giants from 2004 to 2008, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009, and the Houston Texans from 2010 to 2011, before retiring from the NFL in 2012.