Florida State kicker arrested for spring break assault on officer

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A Florida State football player was arrested Wednesday after allegedly getting physical with law enforcement in Fort Lauderdale.

Conor McAneney, a kicker, was hit with two third-degree felony charges, including battery on a police officer and resisting an officer with violence, as well as a misdemeanor charge.

The battery on a law enforcement officer carried a $2,000 bond, while the other felony had a $500 bond, according to online records. The violation charge had a $250 bond.

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Conor McAneney was hit with three offences. (Broward County Sheriff’s Office/Getty Images)

McAneney was suspended indefinitely from all team activities, 247 Sports reported.

McAneney had a busted lip and a scratch under his right eye in his mug shot.

Florida State kicker Conor McAneney was arrested Wednesday night in South Florida. (Broward County Sheriff’s Office)

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The university is currently on spring break. Spring training was paused and will resume next Thursday.

The 2025 season was McAneney’s first as a Seminole after transferring from Quincy University, a Division II school in Illinois. Last year he went 7-for-10 on field goals, with his longest make 45 yards.

The Florida State Seminoles logo and ACC logo on a pylon during a college football game between the California Golden Bears and the Florida State Seminoles on September 21, 2024 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

McAneney is a native of Ireland.

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