Indianapolis Colts player Daniel Muir was arrested after his 14-year-old son, Bryson, who had been missing for two weeks, was discovered safe at their family home in Kokomo, Indiana.
Bryson Muir, found “safe and well,” is now under the care of the Cass County Department of Child Services, as reported by Indiana State Police.
Daniel Muir, 40, was taken into custody on Wednesday morning, facing charges of domestic battery and obstruction of justice. Muir, who played as a defensive tackle in the NFL for seven seasons (four with the Colts) from 2007 to 2013, started his professional career after going undrafted from Kent State and signing as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers. His career stats include 99 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Kristin Muir, 38, Daniel’s wife and Bryson’s mother, was also arrested and charged with obstruction of justice.
Bryson was last seen on June 16, leaving a relative’s home in Ohio with his mother. The pair departed in a vehicle owned by the Servant Leader’s Foundation, a religious group that also owns their residence, according to Indiana State Police. Shortly after, police stopped the car but did not find Bryson inside.
Two days later, Cass County Child Services requested police investigate allegations of domestic battery against Bryson. Authorities attempted to contact his parents, who initially agreed to present Bryson to the police but later reneged, indicating a lack of cooperation.
On Wednesday, Bryson was located by police, and a released photo showed the 14-year-old with a black eye.
The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information about the incident to call 800-382-0689.