Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper Faces New Arrest for Order Violation

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Jonathon Cooper, linebacker for the Denver Broncos

Fox News - Cooper's girlfriend, involved in the domestic violence incident

WHAT:

AP - Cooper is now facing new charges of harassment from repeated phone calls and violation of a protection order.

TMZ - Cooper allegedly sent 20 messages and made two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend before going to her apartment and knocking on her door.

ProFootballRumors.com - The judge increased a protective order against Cooper, requiring him and his girlfriend to stay 50 feet apart, except at a church they both attend.

ProFootballRumors.com - Cooper confirmed he "grabbed her neck" while trying to retrieve his phone, stating it was "more to keep her at bay."

AP - A forensic nurse's examination of Cooper's girlfriend revealed she experienced an injury from being choked that led to a “substantial risk of death” or substantial risk of injury, including the possibility of a traumatic brain injury.

AP - Cooper was ordered during an appearance in the 23rd Judicial District Court in Douglas County to abide by a stricter protection order that prohibits any contact with his girlfriend and requires court approval for out-of-state travel.

AP - Cooper has motions hearings set for July 6 on his original arrest and July 14 on his latest arrest, with a trial scheduled to begin on July 22.

AP - The Broncos issued a statement expressing disappointment over Cooper's arrest and stated they are continuing to review the matter.

Fox News - Cooper was booked into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility at 10:07 p.m. on June 11 and was scheduled to appear before a judge at 8:30 a.m. Friday.

247Sports - Cooper is now facing two domestic violence charges, one harassment charge based on repeated phone calls, and a fourth charge for violation of a protection order, in addition to the charges from his first arrest, which now include a felony count.

247Sports - The upgraded charges include a felony charge of second-degree assault by strangulation, which prompted the issuance of a protection order for Cooper's girlfriend.

Sportskeeda - Jonathon Cooper was arrested for a second time after violating a protection order.

Fox News - Cooper was arrested on suspicion of two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief.

Fox News - The protection order was issued following two additional charges, including felony strangulation.

TMZ - Cooper was accused of harassing the woman involved in the altercation during his previous arrest.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - Douglas County jail, Colorado

Fox News - Cooper's residence, where the altercation occurred

WHEN:

AP - A motions hearing in Cooper's case is set for July 14, with a trial scheduled to begin on July 22.

Fox News - Cooper was arrested on June 4 and again shortly after that, on a Thursday night.

Fox News - Cooper pleaded not guilty to the charges on a Monday following his arrest.

WHY:

Fox News - The altercation began when Cooper's girlfriend confronted him over alleged infidelity.

HOW:

AP - Cooper allegedly sent 20 messages and made two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend before going to her apartment and knocking on her door, leaving when she called 911.

247Sports - Cooper allegedly sent 20 messages and made two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend on Thursday before going to her apartment, knocking on her door, and leaving when she called 911.

Fox News - The woman threw Cooper's phone against a wall, leading to a physical struggle over the device.

Fox News - Cooper allegedly told the woman he would break her cell phone during the struggle.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Cooper is now facing new harassment charges after allegedly sending 20 messages and making two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend, followed by an incident where he knocked on her door. A forensic examination revealed that his girlfriend suffered an injury from being choked, which posed a substantial risk of death or serious injury. A motions hearing in Cooper's case is scheduled for July 14, with the trial set to begin on July 22.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 08:05 UTC)

Cooper has been ordered by the 23rd Judicial District Court in Douglas County to follow a stricter protection order that prohibits any contact with his girlfriend and requires court approval for any out-of-state travel. He has motion hearings scheduled for July 6 regarding his original arrest and July 14 for his latest arrest, with a trial set to begin on July 22. The Broncos have expressed disappointment over Cooper's arrest and are continuing to review the situation after he allegedly sent 20 messages and made two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend before showing up at her apartment.

(UPDATED June 13, 2026 04:19 UTC)

Cooper was booked into the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility at 10:07 p.m. on June 11 and is set to appear before a judge at 8:30 a.m. Friday. He now faces multiple charges, including two domestic violence charges, a harassment charge for repeated phone calls, and a violation of a protection order, along with an upgraded felony count of second-degree assault by strangulation. Allegedly, Cooper sent 20 messages and made two unanswered phone calls to his girlfriend before visiting her apartment, where he knocked on her door and left when she called 911.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 17:50 UTC)

Jonathon Cooper, a linebacker for the Denver Broncos, has been arrested for a second time after violating a protection order, facing two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief. The incident reportedly began when Cooper's girlfriend confronted him over alleged infidelity, leading to a physical struggle over his phone, which she threw against a wall. Following the altercation at Cooper's residence, he was taken into custody and pleaded not guilty to the charges shortly after his arrest.