UPDATE, May 7, 2026 | A Johnson County District Court judge has dismissed the charge against Merritt.
ORIGINAL REPORT | A Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach was arrested and booked into the Johnson County jail Thursday morning on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office charged David Lee Merritt Sr. with one count of domestic battery in connection with an incident Wednesday investigated by the Overland Park Police Department.
Online court records show Merritt is scheduled to appear before a Johnson County District Court judge Thursday afternoon.
A Chiefs spokesperson told KSHB 41 the team is aware of the arrest. The spokesperson said they had no additional comment at this time.
Head coach Andy Reid did briefly discuss the situation when he met with reporters Thursday night following the conclusion of the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
"We have been in touch with David. We understand the situation," Reid said. "We’ll continue to get word back as they go through the investigation. David is home with his family."
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