Pullman police arrest Cougars linebacker Mizell

PULLMAN – Washington State linebacker C.J. Mizell was arrested Sunday night on allegations of fourth-degree assault and second-degree criminal trespassing following a fight at a fraternity party on Saturday night.

Pullman Police Sergeant Dan Dornes said police were called at approximately 12:24 a.m. Sunday after Mizell allegedly tried to enter a party at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house. When Mizell was denied entry, he allegedly “punched one of the guys several times,” Dornes said.

Mizell fled the scene but was arrested Sunday, cited, booked and released. Fourth-degree assault and second-degree criminal trespassing are both misdemeanors. A WSU spokesman said coaches are aware of the arrest and are still gathering facts.

Mizell, a native of Tallahassee, Fla., started nine games for the Cougars as a sophomore last season, finishing with 56 tackles.