MiLaysia Fulwiley, a leading scorer for the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers women's basketball team, was arrested after allegedly striking a police officer during an attempt to flee a traffic stop in Baton Rouge.
Authorities allege that an officer tried to stop the 21-year-old Fulwiley after observing her weaving through traffic. She then reportedly drove away, with the right front side of her vehicle striking a police officer. Her vehicle was subsequently blocked by responding police after she allegedly tried to cut through a store parking lot.
Fulwiley was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. She faces charges including aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated assault, and resisting an officer.
LSU's athletic department issued a statement acknowledging they "are aware of the situation and have no further comment at this time as it's an ongoing legal matter." The arrest was first reported by WBRZ TV in Baton Rouge and occurred on Saturday night.