Aaron Ward, a 16-year NHL veteran that appeared in over 800 career games, has been arrested for “assault on a female,” per WNCN.
Ward was arrested on Friday in Cary, North Carolina and also charged with interfering with emergency communication, according to the report.
Currently working as an analyst for TSN, Ward spent five years of his career in Carolina, helping the ‘Canes capture the Stanley Cup in 2006.
Update: Per WRAL, Ward’s wife called 9-1-1 after the two had a confrontation around 1 p.m. ET. Police confirmed Ward was arrested at his home in Cary.
According to the warrant for his arrest, he took away his wife’s phone.
Because of the nature of his charges, Ward will spend a mandatory 48 hours in the Wake County jail. Anyone arrested on a domestic violence charge is held for 48 hours before bail is set.
Cary police confirm Aaron Ward arrested for misdemeanor assault on female. His wife Kelly was arrested for simple assault, a misdemeanor.
— Luke DeCock (@LukeDeCock) October 9, 2015
And here’s a statement from TSN:
TSN on Aaron Ward after arrest: "we can confirm he will not appear on-air until further notice."
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 9, 2015