Utah pickleball player arrested after alleged assault shocks local community

11 Jun 2026 • 11:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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Utah pickleball player arrested after alleged assault shocks local community

  • A Utah man was arrested on June 4 in St. George after allegedly assaulting a woman during a pickleball game.
  • The incident occurred at Vernon Worthen Park, where the man reportedly became aggressive.
  • The victim claims the man slapped her thigh twice, allegedly due to her “revealing clothing.”
  • As she attempted to leave, the man allegedly grabbed her hair and slapped her buttocks.
  • The man reportedly sent an apology text after the incident and has been booked on charges of sexual battery and assault.

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