Police arrested a Tennessee State football staffer named Ariel Escobar, after she allegedly rammed her vehicle into a player’s vehicle while the Devon Starling was inside with his girlfriend
The student was identified as TSU running back Devon Starling who was reportedly in the vehicle with his girlfriend when they got rammed.
Who Is Tigers Football Director Ariel Escobar After She Rams Car Into TSU Player Devon Starling For Cheating On Her With Mia
On #NGWSD, we salute the WOMEN of TSU Football — Katrina Chambers (Director of Football External Relations), Ariel Escobar (Director of Football Operations and On-Campus Recruiting), Sash-sha Collier (Assistant Director of Sports Medicine) and Mika McKinney (Student Assistant). pic.twitter.com/hu7VPM5sI2
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) February 3, 2022
Following the arrest, Escobar has been charged with 2 felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Police Arrest Tennessee State Football Ariel Escobar
Police came to know of the incident after TSU running back Devon Starling called up early morning in December 3. Starling called up the police after he saw Ariel Escobar, outside of his apartment as he arrived with his girlfriend Mia.
22 year old Ariel Escobar is the current director of football operations and on-campus recruiting for the Tennessee Tigers. The junior reportedly asked Escobar to leave but she refused to do so. As such, Starling called the police and continued to drive around the area with his girlfriend until they arrived.
Escobar apparently followed the couple and then proceeded to block Starling’s car into a parking spot. The Tigers football player revealed how Escobar then rammed her vehicle into his he was still inside with his girlfriend. Escobar then reportedly backed up her car and proceeded to Starling’s car a second time before driving off.
The Shocking Reason
According to the report, Escobar even returned to Starling’s apartment after the incident following which the police arrested her. Later, the TSU staffer admitted to her actions of blocking the couple in with her car.
She stated the reason for her actions was that she wanted Starling to admit how he “had a sexual relationship” with her the day before, in front of his girlfriend.
Two Felony Counts
Following the allegations, Escobar is now facing charges with two felony counts. One of those counts is for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon while the other count is for misdemeanor vandalism. As of now, the school has not provided any update as to whether or not Escobar will retain her position on the TSU football staff.
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