Alarming Details of Broncos Coach’s Alleged Attack on Police Officer – Outrageous Treatment of Law Enforcement
Michael Wilhoite, a coach for the Denver Broncos, has been charged with felony assault after allegedly punching a Denver police officer at Denver International Airport. The incident occurred on a Sunday when Wilhoite parked his vehicle,a 2021 Ford Bronco,in a drop-off lane adn left it unattended. Upon returning, an officer informed him that he could not leave the vehicle there. Reports indicate that wilhoite responded aggressively, telling the officer to “shut up” and later bumping chests with him before striking him in the face. After the officer fell, Wilhoite attempted to drive away but was hit with a taser. Although briefly stunned, he managed to escape but was later arrested.The officer suffered injuries,including to his jaw and knees. During a court appearance, the judge expressed concern that the situation escalated from a routine interaction. Wilhoite was released on bail, and the Broncos organization is currently investigating the incident. Wilhoite joined the Broncos in 2023 after a career as a player and spent time coaching with several other NFL teams.
A Denver Broncos coach is accused of punching a Denver police officer in the face after being told he could not park his vehicle where he had left it.
Outside linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite was charged with felony assault in connection with the Sunday incident, according to the Denver Post.
Police alleged that Wilhoite parked his 2021 Ford Bronco in a drop-off lane at the Denver International Airport at about 2:09 p.m. on Sunday. He then left the vehicle unattended.
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Upon his return, he was told by a uniformed Denver officer that he could not park his vehicle there and leave it unattended. The incident then escalated.
Wilhoite twice told the Denver officer to, “Shut the [expletive] up,” an affidavit said.
Wilhoite closed in on the officer and “bumped his chest” into the officer, the affidavit said.
The officer returned the shove, leading to Wilhoite reportedly punching the officer in the face.
After the officer fell, Wilhoite returned to his car and was hit with a Taser. Wilhoite was momentarily shocked then drove away, the affidavit said. He was later arrested.
The officer injured his jaw and knees in the incident, the affidavit said.
During a Monday appearance in Denver County Court, Magistrate Arnie Beckman chided Wilhoite
“These are routine, everyday interactions that thousands of people get through successfully at the airport without assaulting a police officer,” Beckman said.
“That a routine, everyday encounter turned violent is concerning to the court,” he said.
Wilhoite posted bail Monday and was released.
“We are aware of a situation involving Michael Wilhoite that occurred Sunday and are in the process of gathering more information,” the Broncos said in a statement, according to NBC.
Wilhoite, 38, joined the Broncos in 2023, according to KUSA. He played for the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, ending his playing career in 2017.
He was a special teams assistant coach for the New Orleans Saints in 2019 and a defensive assistant coach for the Saints in 2020. Wilhoite was a linebacker coach for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 and 2022.
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