Robert Quinn, Veteran NFL Free Agent, Arrested on Hit-and-Run, Battery Charges

Veteran pass rusher Robert Quinn was arrested in Summerville, S.C. on Friday following an alleged hit-and-run incident and assault, according to Dorchester County public records.

Summerville news outlet WCSC-TV first reported the news of Quinn’s arrest.

Quinn, who is currently a free agent, turned himself into authorities Friday morning after the Ladson, S.C. native allegedly damaged four cars, a gate and light post during a traffic incident in a neighborhood on Tuesday night, per WCSC.

According to court records, Quinn, 33, is currently facing seven charges, which include the following: one count of third-degree assault and battery, one count of hit-and-run with property damage, one count of striking fixtures on or adjacent to highway—failure to report, and four counts of leaving the scene after a traffic incident involving an unattended vehicle.

WCSC reported Quinn, who was transported to the Dorchester County Detention Center, attended a bond hearing at Summerville Municipal Court.

In an interview with WCSC, eyewitness Lisa Ball described Quinn’s actions as “very belligerent” and said that he offered to buy new cars when confronted by residents. Ball then said she told him to get off her property before he “proceeded to put his hands on me and slap me not once but twice” and eventually fled the scene.

Local CBS affiliate WCIV later reported that police said Quinn drove off the roadway in his truck and stuck several vehicles, including one occupied by a woman sitting in her driveway. After allegedly offering to buy her beer, he then grabbed her by the shoulders, stated “listen to me,” struck her with an open hand across the face, re-entered his truck, hit another vehicle, and left the area on foot.

A first-round pick in 2011, Quinn has played 12 NFL seasons, recently appearing in 13 combined games for the Bears—his team since 2020—and Eagles in 2022.