Former Nebraska heavyweight wrestler AJ Ferrari was arrested and booked in Lincoln County, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, following a high-speed police pursuit.
Authorities charged the former NCAA champion with multiple traffic and evasion offenses after he allegedly fled from law enforcement.
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According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster, the official charges include flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and obstructing the police.
Lincoln County authorities confirmed to KOLN that Ferrari has since been released after posting bond.
The incident began when police spotted the wrestler driving at extreme speeds, according to a report by Cody Mainquist of NE Wrestle.
Mainquist shared details of the pursuit and booking online, stating that Ferrari was picked up in North Platte after speeding down Highway 83 over 120 mph while running from police.
The pursuit ended shortly after when the vehicle veered off the road.
Mainquist reported that Ferrari later crashed his Corvette into a ditch and took off on foot.
Prior to his arrest, the three-time All-American was actively evaluating his options in the transfer portal for the upcoming season.
Ferrari recently discussed his physical condition and ongoing recovery with Jack Bartlett of NTV News.
“I’m coming off surgery, so I’m light right now, I haven’t fully made a decision,” Ferrari said.
He noted that his training focus and conditioning would heavily influence whether he competes at 197 pounds or heavyweight.
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