Update: Hope Solo Held Without Bail on Charges of Domestic Assault
Update 11:58 a.m. PT -- Hope Solo is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Soccer star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Hope Solo is being held without bail South Correctional Entity Regional Jail on charges of domestic violence in Washington state.
Solo was arrested overnight after allegedly striking her sister and nephew, both of whom had "visible injuries." She is charged with two counts of domestic violence assault in the fourth degree, according to what is listed on the jail inmate registry.
According to the Seattle Times, officers were called to the home that Solo shares with her husband, former NFL player Jerramy Stevens, after complaints of assault and noise disturbances.
Solo, 32, appeared "intoxicated and upset," according to police, and both her teenage nephew and sister showed signs of an assault.
Kirkland police Lt. Mike Murray told the Seattle Times that an out-of-control party hosted by Solo at her home contributed to the situation.
"There was a big party going on at her house. It was an out-of-control situation," said Murray.
The Seattle Reign FC have released a statement about the charges against their star goalkeeper.
"We are aware of the situation regarding Hope Solo and are currently gathering information. We have no further comments at this time."
Kirkland Police Department has also released a statement on the arrest.
"On June 21st 2014 and just before 1:00 am, Kirkland Police Department Patrol Units responded to a 911 call of a disturbance in the 10600 block of 124th AVE NE. The male caller stated that a female at the residence was "hitting people" and they could not get her to stop or to leave the house. Officer arrived and immediately heard the sounds of the disturbance inside the residence.
They entered and contacted several persons; one being Hope A Stevens (Solo) who appeared intoxicated and upset. As officers made contact, they observed visible injuries on Solo's 17-year-old nephew and on Solo's sister. After receiving statements of the persons involved, Officers determined that Solo was the primary aggressor and had instigated the assault.
Solo was arrested on 2 counts of Domestic Violence Assault 4th Degree and booked into the south King County detention facility (SCORE). Solo will have a mandatory court appearance Monday June 23rd at the Kirkland Municipal Court, with the time yet to be determined."
Solo is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. She has won two Olymipic gold medals and plays professionally for Seattle Reign FC, and is the US women's national team goalkeeper.
She won the Golden Glove award in the 2011 Women's FIFA World Cup for best goalkeeper, and has 102 appearances with the women's national team.
This is not the first time Solo has been associated with charges of domestic violence. Solo's husband Jerramy Stevens was arrested just hours before the couple's November 2012 wedding on suspicions that he had assaulted Solo, but was later released because of insufficient evidence. Charges were never pressed.
The former NFL star's career includes stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
No release date for Solo, who is listed under her married name "Hope Amelia Stevens," is listed on the jail registry.