Ryan Pellum, a former wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks football team, has been arrested in California in connection with an alleged pistol-whipping incident that occurred on Christmas Day. Authorities detained Pellum pursuant to a nationwide extraditable warrant issued against him. The incident reportedly involved Pellum assaulting a man with a firearm in a home, prompting the victim to seek help from the police, who subsequently investigated the matter. Officers soon identified Pellum as a suspect, leading to the issuance of the warrant following his absence during the investigation. Pellum’s current status is that he is behind bars, facing charges stemming from this incident. Confirming the news, a statement from the California police noted, ‘We take such matters very seriously, especially incidents involving firearms and violence.’ As a member of the Ducks, Pellum’s previous influencer status raises questions about the implications of this incident on his legacy and the perception of former college athletes. He played as a transfer wide receiver for Oregon in 2021 after spending time at Riverside Community College, and the news of his arrest has raised considerable concern among fans and former teammates alike.
Former Ducks Football Player Ryan Pellum Arrested in California for Pistol Whipping Incident
