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Broncos' Cooper arrested for alleged harassment

ESPN · Jun 12, 2026, 3:23 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday night on multiple charges that he violated a protection order that was filed against him earlier in the week.
  • It is the second time this month that Cooper has been arrested.
  • Cooper was booked in the Douglas County (Colo.) Jail at 10:07 p.m.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday night on multiple charges that he violated a protection order that was filed against him earlier in the week.

It is the second time this month that Cooper has been arrested. In addition to multiple charges from his first arrest, including a felony charge, he is facing new charges: one for harassment from repeated phone calls and one for the violation of a protection order, according to records.

Cooper was booked in the Douglas County (Colo.) Jail at 10:07 p.m. MT Thursday following his arrest by Parker Police. He remained in custody as of Friday morning, when a court hearing was scheduled.

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