Former NFL Player and Port Barre Native Marvin White Injured During Arrest

Former NFL player and Port Barre native Marvin White has unspecified injuries following a run-in with Port Barre police.

According to Port Barre Chief of Police Deon Boudreaux non-lethal force was justified in this case.

White was apparently trying to take a vehicle from a family member he claimed belonged to him, but turns out it wasn't registered in his name.

Chief Boudreaux says White also had a suspended license, and drove off when questioned.

He then got out of the car and tried to run. That's when police tased him, hitting him in the ankle and head before falling down.

Marvin's mother Terri White says her son's treatment by the Port Barre police department was uncalled for and unnecessary.

"My son doesn't deserve this. My son gives back to the community of Port Barre. And I know these police officers know who he is. For them to do this to him, I have told you that my son has depression and dementia. Why would you go and hurt him like this? After I've talked with you and warned you about the condition he's in," says White's mother.

She further says her son hasn't been the same since playing in the NFL. She says White suffers from brain injuries sustained while playing and has been taken to Tulane Medial Center to be examined for dementia and depression.

Marvin White was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft in 2007 by the Cincinnati Bengals. He spent five seasons in the league with the Bengals, Cowboys and Lions.

As for White's family, they do plan on hiring a lawyer.

[KATC]