Las Vegas Aces’ Riquna Williams arrested on domestic battery charges

Las Vegas Aces’ Riquna Williams arrested on domestic battery charges

According to Fox 5 News, Las Vegas police say that Aces guard Riquna Williams was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts stemming from a domestic violence investigation.

According to Clark County, Nevada court records obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Williams was charged with three felony counts of strangulation, one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, one felony count of coercion. She was also booked on four misdemeanor counts of domestic battery.

The team released a statement:

The Las Vegas Aces were made aware of domestic violence charges against a member of our team, Riquna Williams. As an organization, we condemn domestic violence of any kind. At this time, Riquna Williams will be precluded from participating in team activities.  Our thoughts are with the parties involved in this situation. We are currently gathering more information, and as such we will not have any further comments at this time.

Las Vegas Aces Press Release.