{"id":512542,"date":"2026-03-09T07:15:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/512542\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:15:14","slug":"arike-ogunbowale-arrested-after-punching-man-at-miami-nightclub-according-to-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/512542\/","title":{"rendered":"Arike Ogunbowale arrested after punching man at Miami nightclub, according to police"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI \u2014 Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub.<\/p>\n

A four-time WNBA All-Star, Ogunbowale was celebrating early Thursday at the club E11EVEN after winning the Unrivaled championship with the Mist that night. According to Miami-Dade County police records, Ogunbowale punched the man in the face, knocking him to the ground, and security cameras captured the act.<\/p>\n

The county corrections department said Ogunbowale has been released from custody.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe league is aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and we are in the process of gathering additional information,\u201d Unrivaled spokesperson Tish Carmona said. \u201cWe\u2019re in contact with Arike and her representatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Wings said they were aware of her arrest and \u201care in the process of gathering more information. Further comments will be provided once we have more details.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Associated Press left message seeking comment with Excel Management, which represents Ogunbowale.<\/p>\n

Ogunbowale scored 19 points in the title game Wednesday night against the Phantom.<\/p>\n

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