San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Tila Nguyen a/k/a Tila Tequila, the MTV reality star.

Here’s what went down according to a statement released by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department:

“Deputies responded to a disturbance call from a woman who claimed to have been choked and restrained by a male. Upon arrival at 12000 block of Sage Crest Drive in Poway, the reporting party identified herself as Tila Nguyen, aka Tila Tequila, and her alleged assailant as Shawne Merriman.

“Nguyen told deputies she had been choked and physically restrained by Merriman when she attempted to leave his residence. Nyguen signed a citizen’s arrest at the scene, charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment.” Continue reading NFL Player Arrested for Choking Up Tila Tequila