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Utah CB Dominique Hatfield arrested for suspicion of robbery

Utah cornerback Dominique Hatfield was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of aggravated robbery after he allegedly stole money from someone he met for a video game transaction.

From the Salt Lake Tribune:

According to a Unified Police release and a probable cause statement, the victim intended to purchase a video game console advertised online when he met Hatfield early Tuesday evening at a 655 W. 3900 South car wash. Hatfield pulled a knife on the man, police said, and demanded his money before taking $180 in cash and fleeing on foot into nearby apartments.

According to police, the victim's wife then noticed that the same seller, identified as "David Wilkins," was selling an iPhone. She arranged another meeting with Hatfield at the same car wash.

Aggravated robbery is considered a first-degree felony in the state of Utah. The possible prison term listed for the offense is five years to life in prison with up to a $10,000 fine. According to KSL.com, the console was an XBox.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham hasn't commented publicly on the arrest as he's currently on vacation. A spokesperson for the school told the Tribune that Willingham would comment at the earliest opportunity.

A projected starter heading into 2015, Hatfield had 38 tackles, nine pass breakups and an interception in 2014 as a sophomore. He returned the interception for a touchdown against Colorado. He started the season at wide receiver and switched to cornerback after the first game. Hatfield had four catches in 2013 as a freshman.

He was a three-star recruit out of Los Angeles in the class of 2013 according to Rivals.

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