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Ex-NFL star Derrick Ward arrested in string of Los Angeles robberies, per reports

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Former NFL running back Derrick Ward is in custody after he was arrested Monday on charges of robbing multiple businesses in Southern California, according to multiple reports.

He was reportedly involved in the robberies of at least five businesses, including gas stations, per NBC News. He is not accused of using a firearm during any of those alleged crimes, allegedly using force and fear to obtain money instead, TMZ reported.

As of Tuesday, Ward is still being held in a Los Angeles jail after he was booked on a felony charge. His bail is reportedly set at $250,000.