Ravens WR Rashod Bateman arrested in June for allegedly smashing windshield of car with child inside, records show

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Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was arrested in June for allegedly smashing the windshield of a car while his 3-month-old child and the mother of his child were inside, according to Georgia court records.

The woman told police the incident happened around 6 a.m. June 3 in Walton County, Georgia. Police said Bateman, a Georgia native, used an object to break the windshield of the car, along with the driver’s-side window.

Police said the glass shattering caused multiple small lacerations to the woman’s face and left glass in the hair of their daughter, who was sitting in a back seat of the car. Police said multiple contusions were observed on the woman’s face as well, which she said were caused during an initial dispute at their shared residence.

Police said there was evidence Bateman also used a screwdriver to attempt to puncture a tire on the car.

According to court records, Bateman faces charges of family violence battery — a misdemeanor for first-time offenses — along with reckless conduct, another misdemeanor. Bateman is also charged with criminal damage to property in the first degree, a felony, and could face more than a year of jail time if convicted.

Bateman could also face discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Family violence is considered a violation of the policy and could lead to a baseline unpaid suspension of at least six games, even if the conduct does not result in a criminal conviction. Committing an offense in the presence of a child is considered an aggravating factor that could warrant a longer suspension, according to the policy.

In July, a court removed a no-contact order against Bateman, upon the requests of Bateman and the mother of his child, modifying the conditions from “no contact” to “no violent contact” once Bateman completes a family violence intervention program.

“We are aware of the situation involving Rashod and have been in direct communication with him,” a Ravens spokesperson said. “We notified the league office and have been cooperating throughout the process. As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment.”

An NFL spokesperson said the Ravens have been in contact with the league regarding the matter, which is under review.

Noah Pines, Bateman’s attorney, declined to comment, but he provided The Banner with a statement on behalf of Jordan Siev, Bateman’s personal lawyer: “It is unfortunate that a personal family situation has been taken completely out of context for sensational reasons. We will let the court process play out, and the facts will come out at that time.”

A 2021 first-round pick, Bateman has been searching for consistency in the NFL. He had a promising rookie season before injuries hampered him over the next two seasons. In 2024, Bateman had a career-best 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

The Ravens signed Bateman to a three-year contract extension in the lead-up to the 2025 season. However, his production dipped to career lows as he struggled with injuries and inconsistency. Heading into this season, Bateman has expressed excitement about his role in new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s offense.

Bateman told The Banner in January that he witnessed domestic violence as a child and chose to start a foundation, Without You, for struggling women.

In November, Bateman and his mother held an event at Marian House, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and other support services for women. His mother spoke about the lack of resources she had when she wanted to leave her abusive husband, Bateman’s stepfather.

Bateman has been working to build a brand, Without Lords, that focuses on fashion, music and events. He added Without You as a charitable branch and included a number of tenets, including female empowerment. He said the organization was meant to honor the strong women who helped raise him, as well as his daughter.

TMZ Sports first reported the news of Bateman’s arrest.

Ravens reporter Giana Han contributed to this article.