Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell arrested in Arizona on gun charge

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Sunday, October 29, 2017
(Scottsdale Police Department)
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell has been arrested after a female food delivery person alleged he pointed a gun at her.

Maxwell was the only player in Major League Baseball this year to take a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice.

A's catcher Bruce Maxwell kneels during national anthem. Nydia Han reports during Action News at 6:30 a.m. on September 24, 2017.

Scottsdale police said officers went to Maxwell's home Saturday night after getting a call about a person with a gun. Maxwell was booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct.

Police said Maxwell was held in custody pending an initial appearance.

TMZ Sports first reported the arrest.

The 26-year-old Maxwell hit .237 with three home runs and 22 RBIs in 76 games this season. He was projected to be Oakland's starting catcher next year.

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