Heisman finalist Mayfield of Oklahoma arrested

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. >> Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been arrested and charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Mayfield, a Heisman Trophy finalist last year, was booked into the Washington County Jail after first walking, then running away and being tackled by an officer following an altercation near Fayetteville’s Dickson Street early Saturday, police said.

A preliminary police report said an intoxicated Mayfield first told an officer he was trying to break up an altercation, but that he later “was yelling profanities and causing a scene” while the officer questioned another man. After Mayfield was tackled, he refused to put his arms behind his back and was eventually forced into handcuffs before being arrested, police said.

Oklahoma spokesman Michael Houck said the school is aware of the incident and pursuing details.

Mayfield is known for his emotional demeanor and outgoing personality. Mayfield finished third in the Heisman balloting last year.