Chiefs' Isaiah Buggs arrested again on burglary and domestic violence charges, according to Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was arrested and jailed Sunday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, according to jail records.

According to records, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office arrested Buggs on charges of second-degree domestic violence and second-degree burglary. He was being held on $5,000 bail. Details of the arrest were initially unclear.

Buggs' arrest would be the fourth in Tuscaloosa in recent months. Buggs turned himself in to authorities on May 30 on two counts of second-degree animal cruelty. He was released after posting bail.

In that case, Tuscaloosa police said they responded to a call that two dogs had been left on a screened porch at a residence previously rented by Buggs. According to records, the dogs were found “surrounded by feces” and without access to food or water. According to a neighbor who called, the gray pit bull and black Rottweiler mix were left unattended on the porch for 10 days.

Authorities: 1 dog euthanized in animal cruelty case

Court records show the Rottweiler was left locked in a metal cage in direct sunlight and the animals were “severely malnourished, emaciated and neglected” when authorities seized them on March 28. The Metropolitan Animal Shelter of Tuscaloosa County later euthanized the pit bull, citing increased “aggression” and failure of heartworm treatment. The Rottweiler was underweight and was being treated for Parvo, a highly contagious virus and potentially fatal in dogs.

Witnesses told police that Buggs left the house around March 19, 10 days before authorities found the dogs on the property. Records show Buggs was served with a notice of termination on April 15 for back rent exceeding $3,000.

Buggs' agent, Trey Robinson, released a statement denying the animal cruelty charges and any knowledge by Buggs of the dogs' presence on the property.

Buggs accused of shoving police chief in hookah lounge

Police records reported by Tuscaloosa Patch show Buggs was previously arrested on April 14 following an incident at Kings Hookah Lounge, which Buggs owns. Buggs was charged with threatening, assault and violating city code after allegedly shoving Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley.

According to records, officers on patrol first approached the business, citing a crowded parking lot. They found 283 people inside the business which has a maximum fire capacity of 83 people. Police say Buggs became “angry” and walked away from officers after they cleared the building and cited it for overcrowding. Records indicate Blankley placed his hand on Buggs' shoulder in an attempt to escort him to the scene and Buggs responded by pushing Blankley against several officers.

“A fight ensued and it took several officers to handcuff Buggs due to his lack of cooperation,” according to the arrest report. No one was hurt. Buggs was arrested and later released on $1,600 bail.

In another incident on April 23, Buggs and his brother, Detarion, were accused of pointing handguns at a woman during a confrontation at the hookah lounge, according to police records cited by Patch .

In his statement responding to the animal cruelty charges, Robinson acknowledged the two previous arrests at the hookah lounge and accused authorities of targeting Buggs and his business.

Buggs asks for public support

A public hearing through the Tuscaloosa City Council is scheduled for June 25 to consider the revocation of Kings Hookah Lounge's business license. Buggs appealed through his personal and professional social media for public support.

Buggs, 27, played two seasons at the University of Alabama and won a national championship during the 2017 season. He was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played three seasons in Pittsburgh and two with the Detroit Lions before joining Kansas City's practice squad in January before their Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Kansas City re-signed Buggs to a futures contract in February.

Buggs' latest arrest comes amid a tumultuous offseason for the Chiefs. Wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight criminal charges related to a multi-car crash in April in which he was accused of driving a Lamborghini at 119 mph. He was also charged with assault in a case in which the charges were dropped after the alleged victim refused to press charges.

Offensive tackles Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges in May.