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Merriman Arrested

San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested early Sunday after an alleged domestic incident.

According to reports by several San Diego media outlets, Merriman was taken into custody by sheriff's deputies after authorities received a call around 3:45 a.m.

Merriman is accused of choking model and MTV reality show hostess Tila (Tequila) Nguyen and physically restraining her from leaving his home, according to the reports. The San Diego Union-Tribune described Nguyen as Merriman's girlfriend.

She signed a citizen's arrest complaint at the scene charging Merriman with battery and false imprisonment, and was taken to a hospital, according to the reports.