Kyle Singler arrested on misdemeanor assault in presence of a child

Former NBA forward Kyle Singler was arrested Thursday in Whitefield, Oklahoma, and charged Tuesday with misdemeanor assault and battery in the presence of a child after his girlfriend told authorities he grabbed her head and shoved her to the ground, according to a Haskell County arrest affidavit and sheriff's office officials. Singler, 37, was booked into the Haskell County jail and later released on a 6,000 dollar bond.

Officials say a 911 call reported Singler chasing a woman outside a residence. A Haskell County deputy reported observing finger outlines on the woman's face and marks on her arm. The affidavit states the woman told deputies Singler is the father of her young child, who was present during the incident. The deputy also reported that Singler did not cooperate with officers and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics, according to the arrest records. Court filings do not indicate whether Singler has retained an attorney.

The charge filed in Haskell County carries potential criminal penalties and will proceed through the local court system. Prosecutors will determine whether to pursue the misdemeanor allegation and officials have not released additional...