Olympic Sprinter Fred Kerley Tased in Miami Beach Police Confrontation

January 8, 2025

Fred Kerley, the Olympic track star who’s brought home medals for Team USA, found himself in a very different kind of spotlight last week. The 29-year-old was tased and arrested after a heated confrontation with Miami Beach police, and honestly, the footage is wild.

According to TMZ, the incident popped off late Thursday night (Jan. 2) when Kerley approached officers near his parked car. The situation escalated quickly, with Kerley allegedly getting aggressive and even shoving one of the cops. Big mistake.

What happened next? Officers wrestled the sprinter to the ground, and one of them deployed a Taser to get the situation under control. In the video, Kerley’s yelling and calling the officers “weak” as they cuff him and take him to jail. Definitely not the vibe.

Kerley was booked on several charges, including battery on a police officer, and is now waiting to face a judge. No word yet on when his court date is, but it’s safe to say his 2025 is off to a messy start.

This whole situation is a tough look for the athlete, who’s known for his blazing speed and Olympic podium moments—he snagged a bronze in Paris last year and a silver in Tokyo. But this? Not exactly medal-worthy behavior.

Miami, stay tuned for updates on this drama, and keep it locked on Yummy Hits for all the latest tea. 🏃‍♂️⚡

Written by: MJ