Former B.C. Lion Joshua Boden has been charged in connection to an alleged domestic dispute earlier this week.
The investigation into Boden began Sunday, May 6 when New Westminster police were alerted to a domestic dispute between a man and a woman, but by the time officers arrived at the scene, the suspect – Boden – had fled, according to a press release from the New Westminster Police Department.
Using evidence collected at the scene, investigators spent the following few days tracking down Boden. They eventually located him on May 9 at an address on Sixth Street. He was arrested without incident, noted the release.
“We’re thankful that he was located only a few days after the alleged offences and that there were no issues during his arrest,” said police spokesperson Sgt. Jeff Scott. “Because this matter is before the courts, we are unable to comment further, but, in any case of alleged violence, we encourage people to speak up and report it to the police.”
Boden, 31, is charged with assault, failing to comply with conditions of recognizance, dangerous driving and driving while prohibited.
He remains in custody at this time. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 16.
Boden was a wide receiver for the B.C. Lions’ 2007/08 season.
