University of Hawaii wide receiver Steven McBride is facing suspension from football activities following his arrest on a domestic abuse allegation. As reported by KITV, the 22-year-old athlete was apprehended Saturday morning, accused of assaulting his 21-year-old girlfriend in the presence of their child. The incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 a.m.
A statement released by the University of Hawaii indicated a policy of zero tolerance for acts of domestic violence, stating, "The University of Hawaiʻi takes any allegation of domestic violence very seriously." The university, according to KITV's coverage, also confirmed McBride's detention and his automatic suspension due to the student-athlete handbook's policies concerning felony charges.
Steven McBride's arrest took place near Schofield Barracks, and he was booked at 7 a.m., details Spectrum Local News. The news of his suspension came at a critical time as the University of Hawaii's football team prepared to begin their fall camp, with their first practice session scheduled for Wednesday.
