Tre Mason Arrested for Battery Against Pregnant Victim

Arrest Details and Legal Proceedings

Tre Mason, a 32‑year‑old former Park High School star turned NFL running back, was taken into custody in Palm Beach County shortly after 4:14 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. He faces charges of aggravated battery against a pregnant individual and simple assault, according to the county’s booking record. The incident has placed Mason in the main Palm Beach County detention facility, where he remains pending arraignment. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense.

College Career and Draft Success

Mason earned Heisman Trophy consideration as a junior in 2013 while playing for Auburn, where he shattered Bo Jackson’s single‑season rushing mark for the Tigers. His college pedigree helped him become a third‑round pick by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft. In his debut season, he rushed for more than 700 yards, a promising start that quickly faded as his usage fell sharply the following year. The steep decline marked the beginning of a turbulent professional journey.

Earlier Legal Troubles and NFL Decline

After the 2015 campaign, Mason was arrested in Hollywood, Florida, on charges including reckless driving, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. Later that year he prompted a high‑speed ATV chase by Palm Beach County deputies, adding another incident to his growing legal docket. The Rams placed him on the “did not report” list for training camp in 2016, and he was eventually released at the end of the season. These off‑field episodes coincided with a rapid drop in his on‑field contributions and eventually ended his time in the league.

Later Professional Stints

Mason resurfaced in the Canadian Football League, signing with the Saskatchewan Rough Riders for the 2018 season. A knee injury suffered toward the end of that campaign sidelined him for the entirety of 2019, concluding his professional playing career. The injury, coupled with his previous legal and disciplinary issues, has left his athletic legacy marked by early promise and later setbacks.