The brother of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was arrested in Connecticut on Thursday after he allegedly threw a brick with a cryptic note at ESPN headquarters.
Dennis John Hernandez, 36, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in the second degree, according to an online record from the Bristol Police Department.
Police documents obtained by TMZ Sports indicated that officers were called in to perform a wellness check on «DJ» Hernandez after he allegedly said he wanted to break windows in the state capital and at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
FORMER NFL STAR AARON HERNANDEZ’S MURDER CONVICTION RESTORED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER SUICIDE
According to the report, DJ Hernandez arrived at the network building around 3:00 p.m. in an Uber and was turned away by security. He then allegedly tossed in a white plastic bag containing a brick and a discouraging note before leaving.
The message, according to TMZ Sports, read: «To all the media. It’s about time everyone realized (sic) the effect the media has on all family members. Since you are a world leader, maybe you could lead how the media and messages are delivered brick by brick. Clean it up!»
It was signed «Sincerely, Dennis J. Hernandez.»
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
The Bristol Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
You must appear in court next April 6 at 9 am
Aaron Hernandez, a former All-Star tight end for the New England Patriots, he was found guilty in 2015 of the murder of Odin L. Lloyd. Two years later, he was found dead in the cell after dying by suicide.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
He had been serving life without parole for the murder and had just been acquitted of committing a double murder in 2012.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.