Josh Jacobs charges, explained: What to know about Packers star RB arrested for domestic abuse, strangulation, more

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs turned himself in to the police on Tuesday night after a domestic abuse incident from the weekend.

Jacobs was initially investigated for a disturbance complaint on Saturday, May 23, and the police then investigated him before he opted to turn himself in. The running back is being held on five charges related to domestic abuse and battery stemming from the incident over the weekend.

The information surrounding Jacobs' incident has not yet been made public, but the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department did release information for Jacobs' arrest. Here's the latest on Jacobs arrest from Tuesday evening.

Josh Jacobs arrest details

The police department in Hobart, Wisconsin, announced on Tuesday evening that Josh Jacobs turned himself in over an incident that occurred over Memorial Day weekend. According to the police, officers were first notified of a disturbance complaint at 8:37 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, May 23.

Jacobs was booked on five charges, but the Hobart-Lawrence police department says the investigation remains ongoing. Additionally, Jacobs is currently being held without bond.

However, Jacobs continues to deny the allegations.

"Josh vehemently denies the allegations, and this matter is in the early stages of investigation with important evidence that has not yet been made public," Jacobs' lawyers said in a statement. "We ask for fairness and restraint while the judicial process takes its course."

The Packers also released a statement on the matter after learning of Jacobs' arrest.

"As it is an ongoing legal situation, we will withhold further comment," Green Bay said.

Josh Jacobs charges

Jacobs faces five charges involving battery and domestic abuse after his arrest. Of the five charges, only one is a felony while the other four charges are treated as misdemeanors.

Battery (domestic abuse)

In Wisconsin, this charge is when "an individual intentionally causes bodily harm to another without that person's consent, and the batterer knew that the alleged victim did not consent."

The charge is a Class A misdemeanor and faces a punishment of up to nine months in jail, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Criminal damage to property (domestic abuse) 

Criminal damage to property includes a punishment of up to nine months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both in the state of Wisconsin. It is also treated as a Class A misdemeanor. 

Disorderly conduct (domestic abuse)

Disorderly conduct is treated as a Class B misdemeanor in Wisconsin, and is treated as a domestic case under the following criteria:

• A shoving match between two people in a domestic situation
• When one person loudly shouts and screams profanities or lewd comments at another person
• When one person threatens another person
• When one person throws household items at another person
• When one person blocks another person from walking away
• When one person uses aggressive body language
• When one person continues to argue loudly after the police or others ask to stop

Strangulation and suffocation

Strangulation and suffocation is the lone felony charge in this case. This occurs when someone "intentionally impedes the normal breathing or circulation of blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person" and is treated as a Class H felony. It can lead to six years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine

Intimidation of a victim

Intimidation of a victim in Wisconsin is a Class A misdemeanor when someone knowingly or maliciously prevents the victim from doing any of the following:

• Making any report of the victimization to any peace officer or state, local or federal law enforcement or prosecuting agency, or to any judge.
• Causing a complaint, indictment, or information to be sought or prosecuted, or assisting in the prosecution thereof.
• Arresting or causing or seeking the arrest of any person in connection with the victimization.

Josh Jacobs mugshot

The Hobart-Lawrence Police Department officially booked Jacobs on the evening of Tuesday, May 26. He is currently being held in Brown County Jail.

Josh Jacobs' mugshots from Brown County Jail. pic.twitter.com/jihv0DYzLY