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Report: New Orleans PD Issues Arrest Warrant to Odell Beckham Jr. for Simple Battery

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for Odell Beckham Jr. following a locker room interaction with a security officer after Monday night's national championship game, according to multiple reports.

WAFB reports Beckham is facing a charge of simple battery. A video has circulated on social media showing Beckham slapping the buttocks of a security officer in LSU's locker room. The complaint was filed by a SuperDome security officer, according to ESPN.

The Browns issued the following statement:

"We are aware of the incident and have been in touch with Odell and his representatives on the matter.