Father of Former Cowboys Star Leighton Vander Esch Arrested on Attempted Strangulation Charges

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch walks on the field...

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s father, Darwin Vander Esch, was arrested over the weekend on multiple domestic violence-related charges. The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest, citing felony attempted strangulation, misdemeanor domestic battery, and misdemeanor intentional destruction of a telecommunication device.

According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, a call regarding a domestic battery incident was received at 12:16 a.m. on Sunday from a home near Riggins, Idaho. Deputies responded to the scene and conducted an investigation that ultimately led to Darwin Vander Esch’s arrest.

Man arrested in alleged domestic violence incident outside of Riggins

Court records indicate that Darwin Vander Esch has since been released on bond. However, no additional details about the incident or the individuals involved have been made public.

Leighton Vander Esch, who retired from the NFL earlier this year due to persistent injury issues, has not issued any public statements regarding his father’s arrest.

The former linebacker was a standout player at Boise State before being drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. During his six-year career in Dallas, Vander Esch made 469 tackles, 3.5 sacks, forced three fumbles, and secured three interceptions. His remarkable rookie season earned him a Pro Bowl selection and a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

Ex-Cowboy Leighton Vander Esch's father arrested for attempted strangulation

Despite his early success, Vander Esch’s career was plagued by neck injuries, which ultimately led to his decision to step away from the game. In his retirement announcement, he reflected on his journey, saying:

“I love the game of football so much, and my body won’t cooperate any longer. I cherished every moment of my NFL career, and it has been such a blessing to play the game for as long as I have played.”

Leighton Vander Esch isn’t the only athlete in the family. His cousin, Caleb Vander Esch, played college football at South Dakota and most recently played professionally for the Arlington Renegades of the UFL.

As the investigation unfolds, the Vander Esch family remains under scrutiny, with fans and the public awaiting further updates on this troubling situation.

NFL draft 2018: Boise State's Leighton Vander Esch ready for the NFL -  Sports Illustrated

Related Posts

VIDEO: Hailee Steinfeld Is Asked To Say 3 Nice Things About The Kansas City Chiefs… Her Response Surprises Everyone!

Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld and Patrick Mahomes (Photos by Imagn Images) Actress Hailee Steinfeld, the fiancée of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen , struggled to be “nice” when discussing the archrival Kansas City Chiefs. Hailee Steinfeld has had …

Read more

Caught on Camera! Travis Kelce’s Curious 3-Word Reaction to Meeting Jason and Kylie Kelce’s Newborn Baby

Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce (Photos via Twitter) Travis Kelce couldn’t help but instantly fall in love with seeing his newest niece. Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce ’s family became a team of six after the Philadelphia Eagles alum and his wife of six years …

Read more

Speechless Fans: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Dazzles in Pink Bikini During Florida Getaway

By MAX WINTERS Published: 14:58 BST, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 14:59 BST, 1 April 2025 Cowboys cheerleader Anna Kate Sundvold has gone viral after posting a bikini shot from a recent vacation in Florida . The Texas Christian University alum, who starred …

Read more

El Oscuro Secreto de una Antigua Tortura China: Agua, Agonía y la Lenta Caída en la Locura

En los anales de la crueldad humana, pocos métodos de tormento han cautivado la imaginación y el horror colectivos como la tortura china del agua. Este procedimiento, también conocido como «goteo chino», trasciende el simple dolor físico para convertirse en un devastador daño psicológico…

Read more

Bebé Elefante Hace Rabieta en Plena Carretera tras Ser Rechazado por su Madre — Lo que Hace Después Sorprende a Todos

Imágenes adorables muestran a un bebé elefante haciendo un berrinche como un niño malhumorado en Sudáfrica, mientras su madre, imperturbable, sigue caminando por la carretera. El pequeño, revoltoso, se tiró al suelo agitando las patas en el aire con la esperanza de…

Read more

Detiene su Auto en Florida y No Puede Creer lo que Ve Frente a Él: Un Impactante Encuentro con un Águila Atrapada

El departamento del sheriff de Florida fue llamado para rescatar a esta emblemática ave estadounidense. La oficina del sheriff de Florida fue llamada para rescatar a un icónica ave estadounidense, el rheus, que quedó atrapado en la rejilla de un auto. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Clay, en Florida, compartió…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *