USC football player arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
USC football player arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
USC receiver Joseph Lewis IV has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- USC receiver Joseph Lewis IV has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

The 18-year-old football player was taken into custody Monday afternoon. He is being held on $50,000 bail.

Police said the alleged incident happened early Sunday, and it involved an unnamed USC student athlete. Details about the alleged crime are not immediately available.

Lewis has been suspended from all team activities while the Los Angeles Police Department conducts its investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.