National Felon League: Former running back Zac Stacy arrested in Florida after video shows him beating ex-girlfriend

ORLANDO, FL – Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has been charged with two felonies following the release of a viral video of him appearing to assault his ex-girlfriend, Kristin Evans, according to the Orange County Police Department.



Orlando police officers took Stacy into custody as he got off a plane coming from Nashville. Records show Stacy was arrested for aggravated battery and criminal mischief and booked into the Orange County Jail Thursday evening.

Stacy is charged with felony aggravated battery and felony criminal mischief. The aggravated battery charge carries a sentence of up to 15 years and the criminal mischief carries a sentence of up to 5 years.

Authorities began searching for Stacy after a surveillance video allegedly showed Stacy beating his former girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old son, according to a redacted arrest affidavit obtained by The Tennessean.

An arrest warrant for Stacy was issued Wednesday by Oakland Police Department, sparking a nationwide manhunt.

The Oakland Police Department said it received a tip that Stacy was boarding a flight from Nashville to Orlando with the intention of turning himself in, per a news release Friday morning.



Authorities in Oakland, California, contacted police in Orlando, who took Stacy into custody without incident when his flight arrived. He was lodged in the Orange County jail.

He made an initial appearance before a judge Friday, per court records. His bond is currently set at $10,150.

Graphic video clips shared by Evans on social media appear to show the former New York Jets player attacking the woman at her Florida home on Saturday. A copy of the video was turned over to Oakland police.

The video showed Evans being struck several times in the head, thrown hard against a wall, and dragged on the floor. Oakland police detective Shawn Dozier wrote in the affidavit:

“(Stacy)) struck the victim twice to the back of her head with the first strike with an unknown object in his hand. (Stacy struck the woman on) the right side of her head and picked her up and threw her against the television.

“While (the victim) was on the floor, he continued yelling … picked her up again, and threw her onto the baby’s bouncy chair.”

The victim was also quoted saying:

“He punched me several times in the head! I begged him to stop because the baby was on the couch just a few feet from where he punched me. I fear for my life and my children’s lives.”



Evans also posted an emotional video on social media asking for the public’s help locating Stacy while he was still being sought by police:

“I just want to say thank you to everyone who has continued to support me in this ordeal. He’s still not apprehended. I don’t know why. His friends are hiding him. Please, if you know anything, contact your local authorities if you see him. He drives a white Kia Optima, a 2020 I believe or a 2021.

“Please, again, if you see him or you know of any location that he might be, please turn him in or call your local authorities.”

The affidavit said the former couple’s child and the woman’s other child from a different relationship were both sitting nearby when the alleged incident took place. The victim reportedly suffered “a contusion to her face, bruises to her torso, contusion to her left leg, and abrasions to her right leg.”

Following the former New York Jets and St. Louis Rams running back’s arrest, Evans posted a copy of his charges to social media with a comment:

“This isn’t a happy moment, but it’s a relieving one.”

She also posted Stacy’s mugshot on Instagram commenting:

“Personally, I feel the state should have several more charges, but thank you to everyone who made this possible!!! We are halfway there. CONVICTION & SENTENCING NEXT!”



Stacy was drafted by the former St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The former Vanderbilt player spent two seasons with the franchise before he was traded to the Jets in 2015.

New York waived Stacy during the 2016 offseason after the running back failed a physical. Stacy announced his retirement from the NFL in February 2017.

Vanderbilt football Coach Clark Lea responded to news of the video on Thursday:

“We’re aware of the disturbing videos. Obviously, we absolutely condemn acts of domestic violence.

“The behavior has no place in our society and that’s really all I want to say about it. It’s disturbing.”



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I miss the days when most sports figures conducted their lives with dignity and had respect for other people. This asshole is just a THUG!