A Penn State wrestler is accused of drunkenly running from police and resisting arrest after being told to leave a fraternity house last month in State College.
Braeden Davis, 20, and another man refused multiple requests by fraternity members and private security to leave the Tau Kappa Epsilon house, 346 E. Prospect Ave., around 1:30 a.m. on March 29, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by borough police this week. An officer dispatched to the scene arrived to see Davis, an All-American for the Nittany Lion wrestling team this past season, and the other man arguing with security guards, police wrote.
While speaking with Davis and the other man, the officer observed that both smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and glassy eyes, according to the affidavit. After being told he was not free to leave until he was identified, Davis allegedly attempted to use the other man to block the officer then began to run when the officer grabbed his jacket to prevent him from fleeing.
The officer caught up with Davis and took him to the ground but Davis attempted to wrestle free and get up into a kneeling position, according to the affidavit. Davis continued to try to break free as the officer tightened his grip on him and eventually agreed to stop resisting after two more officers arrived, police wrote.
During the struggle, Davis allegedly broke the officer’s wristwatch and radio ear piece and tore his body-worn camera from its mount.
Davis was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center for an alcohol overdose and a blood test showed he had a blood alcohol concentration of .225, according to the affidavit.
He was charged via summons on Monday with misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, evading arrest and defiant trespass and summary offenses of public drunkenness and underage drinking.
Penn State Athletics is aware of the charges, according to a statement provided by a department spokesperson.
“These alleged actions do not reflect the values and standards of our program and will be addressed,” the spokesperson wrote. “We will not comment any further as this is an ongoing legal matter.”
Davis, a sophomore, finished fifth in the nation at 133 pounds at the NCAA Championships and fourth at the Big Ten Championships in March. He won the Big Ten championship at 125 pounds as a freshman in 2024.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 21.
