Bengals' Alexander arrested while searching for missing father

New Bengals defensive back Mackensie Alexander has been arrested over an incident that occurred while searching for his missing father. Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Bengals' Mackensie Alexander arrested while searching for missing father

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/26/20

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander has found himself in some trouble amid a search for his missing father.

According to Collier County Sheriff's Office records obtained by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Alexander was arrested Tuesday night on one count of battery.

Mackensie Alexander remains in custody and no arrest report has been released. My understanding is he allegedly confronted the man who left behind his father, Jean Odney Alexandre, on a berry-picking trip. Background on a sad and troubling story: https://t.co/cvEiTaptJe
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2020

Alexander still is in custody, though an arrest report has not yet been released.

The 26-year-old allegedly confronted the man who left his father, Jean Odney Alexandre, behind on a berry-picking trip in Florida, Pelissero adds. Alexander left the Bengals' training camp on Monday as authorities began to search for his father.

The 2016 second-round pick spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings before signing a one-year deal with Cincinnati for the 2020 campaign. He recorded 30 solo tackles and a fumble recovery last season.

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