PULLMAN, WA – NOVEMBER 29: Fans for the Washington State Cougars cheer for their team against the Washington Huskies during the 107th Apple Cup at Martin Stadium on November 29, 2014 in Pullman, Washington. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)

Former Washington State cornerback Treshon Broughton is facing charges of resisting arrest and obstructing a law enforcement officer, according to The Spokesman-Review, after he allegedly tried to buy a cigarette lighter with a fake $20 bill at a Spokane store.

The incident happened on February 18, and according to The Spokesman-Review, the police report states that Broughton appeared drunk and questioned why he was being arrested.

Emerson asked Broughton for his ID, but he refused to cooperate and the officer suspected he might run, according to the report. Emerson grabbed Broughton’s arm and tried to place him in handcuffs, but Broughton resisted and threw his arms in the air, questioning why he was under arrest, the report states.

Emerson wrote in the report that Broughton appeared drunk and there was the smell of liquor on his breath. He wrote, “I did not feel comfortable with his resistance and felt it was prudent to fully detain him.”

A second officer, Alex Gordon, arrived and ordered Broughton to comply, but he refused, according to the report.

“Officer Gordon attempted to place Broughton into a lateral vascular neck restraint and Broughton was able to get out of his hold,” Emerson wrote. “We took Broughton to the ground and he remained on his knees, pushing up with his arms. For the record, Broughton was a member of the 2016 WSU football team and from my training and experience appeared exceptionally strong.”

Because they said he was resisting, the police tased Broughton, but did not find any counterfeit currency on him.

Broughton was reportedly released from jail and charged with both misdemeanors.

[The Spokesman-Review]

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