Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Derrick Ward has been taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Monday, on suspicion of robbery. The LAPD confirmed the arrest of Ward, who played as a running back for the New York Giants during their victorious 2007 championship season.

Ward's arrest took place in North Hollywood, according to Officer Miller of the LAPD. While there was no confirmation on further details regarding the incident, NBC News reported that the 43-year-old former athlete was linked to at least five robberies of businesses, including gas stations.

The report clarified that Ward, however, was not believed to have used any firearms during the commission of these crimes. The total value of the stolen goods or cash from the robbery incidents was not disclosed in the provided information.

Following his arrest, Ward is currently being held on $250,000 bail, as per police records. The exact circumstances leading to his apprehension remain undisclosed at this time.

Derrick Ward, a native of Los Angeles, attended Valley View High School in Moreno Valley before embarking on a professional football career. Over the course of his eight seasons in the NFL, Ward played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Houston Texans. His most notable individual season took place after winning the Super Bowl, where he rushed for 1,025 yards with the Giants.

As the legal process unfolds, authorities will investigate the charges against Derrick Ward, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.