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Former NFL practice squad member Damoun Patterson taken into custody on multiple felony charges in Florida

Damoun Patterson, a former NFL practice squad player, was arrested in Daytona Beach, Florida, on felony counts including armed burglary and aggravated assault.

Daytona Beach authorities arrested former NFL practice squad player Damoun Patterson on several felony allegations, including armed burglary of a residence, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, motor vehicle grand theft and criminal mischief. The incident began with a police stop of Patterson's white Kia, where an officer identified a knife and informed him that the car was stolen and tied to an Orlando home invasion.

During questioning, Patterson referenced his time with the Steelers and other NFL teams, though he never appeared in a regular-season game. He identified himself as being from Orlando and has a collegiate background at Utah State, Highland and Youngstown State. As of Monday afternoon, Patterson was held at the Volusia County jail, with a be-on-the-lookout notice filed against him. The case w.

Why it matters

The arrest highlights legal issues involving a former professional athlete and raises public safety concerns.

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armed burglaryaggravated assaultgrand theft autoNFL practice squadDaytona Beach policeOrlando home invasionvolusia county jail
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