New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has turned himself in to the Broward County Jail on four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, according to his lawyer, Bradford Cohen.
Cohen confirmed that Baker turned himself in Saturday morning in an Instagram post, writing that he is a “believer in the system” and that people should not rush to judgment against his client.
Baker and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar were wanted by police over an alleged incident took place late Wednesday night at a party. According to the arrest warrant, Baker and Dunbar are accused of stealing money and watches with force while armed with semi-automatic firearms. It states that Baker intentionally threatened victims with a firearm.
According to the arrest warrant affidavit, multiple witnesses said at one point during the incident Baker ordered another suspect wearing a red mask to shoot an individual who was just entering the party.
Attorneys for both men said Friday that they have affidavits from witnesses that show their clients are innocent.
There hasn’t been a decision whether Dunbar will turn himself in to Miramar Police, according to his attorney, Michael Grieco. Dunbar is wanted on four counts of armed robbery with a firearm.
ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe contributed to this report.
