Tight end Jonathan Dekker is a professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League. Dekker was signed by the Steelers in 2006. He injured his knee in August 2008 and spent the season on injured reserve.FOXNews.com: Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Jonathan Dekker Arrested (January 24, 2009)
On April 9, 2009, the charges for obstruction of justice against Dekker were dropped. The charges stem from a January arrest in Virginia in which Dekker fled from police and used a fake name.CBSSports.com: Steelers TE Dekker Acquitted on... Obstruction Charge
Arrest
Dekker was arrested on Saturday, January 24, 2009, and charged with obstruction of justice. According to police, a complaint call was made at approximately 3:30 a.m. near Old Alexandria, Virginia, when police arrived, Dekker attempted to flee but was taken into custody.FOXNews.com: Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Jonathan Dekker Arrested (January 24, 2009)
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Thomas More High School in Milwaukee, WisconsinOfficial Site: NFL: Jon Dekker
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Tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Signed as a free agent from Princeton for the Steelers in 2006Official Site: NFL: Jon Dekker
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Allegedly tried to flee from police when they responded to a complaint in the early morning hours
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