Report: Braves’ Hector Olivera arrested for domestic dispute

Atlanta Braves outfielder Hector Olivera was arrested Wednesday morning in Arlington, Va., for a domestic dispute according to a report from Washington, D.C.’s ABC7 News.

Police responded to a 911 call at the Ritz Carlton hotel after receiving a call at 6:51 a.m. from a woman who said she had been assaulted. The ABC7 report states the woman had bruises and was taken to hospital. Olivera was at the hotel and was taken in police custody. He has not been charged.

CNN obtained statement from MLB regarding Olivera arrest: “Consistent with our Joint Domestic Violence Policy…” (1/2)

— Jeff Goldberg (@abc7jeffg) April 13, 2016

“…the player has been placed on administrative leave
and the Commissioner’s Office has begun an investigation.” (2/2)

— Jeff Goldberg (@abc7jeffg) April 13, 2016

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Braves officials declined to comment on the arrest. The Braves are currently in the middle of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals

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