Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - A police report is now shedding some light on just what led to the arrests of two University of Louisville basketball players.
Jerry Smith and Terrence Jennings are charged with three misdemeanors after allegedly fighting with police during a homecoming after party at Kye's in Jeffersonville.
According to this report, Terrence Jennings was so out of control police had to use a taser on him twice. And police say Jerry Smith kept them from keeping the peace.
The report says police saw 20-year-old Jennings shoving and pushing people during the party at Kye's.
When the officer tried to calm him down and asked him to leave, he refused and shoved the officer. When the officers tried to force him to leave, he started fighting with them. He wouldn't put his hands behind his back or calm down, so the officers tased him twice in the lower back.
Jerry Smith asked what he can do to help Jennings. Police said “nothing” and asked him to back off. He didn't listen and allegedly shoved an officer.
Both of the players are charged with three misdemeanors: resisting law enforcement, battery to an officer and disorderly conduct.
Since Sunday, Coach Pitino has said this matter will be handled internally. The Clark County Prosecutor Steve Stewart says the maximum penalty for the misdemeanor charges is one year in jail and a $5000 fine.
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