d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 If this was already posted, I didn't find it in the forum or search box. http://www.nbc4.com/news/5281204/detail.html Montgomery Police Forced To Subdue Manley SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Former Washington Redskins star Dexter Manley was forcibly taken to a hospital over the weekend. It began when Montgomery County police were called to an apartment on East West Highway in Silver Spring for a report of a dispute. It's unclear what was wrong with Manley, but police said they believe he was dealing with some stress or emotional problems. Police said Manley initially agreed to go to a hospital for an evaluation but then changed his mind. Officers had to forcibly subdue him. Paramedics were called and Manley eventually was taken to a hospital. Police said no charges will be filed against Manley. Manley has battled drug problems in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 dang, he was doing so good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVA2Tampa Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Ah, yes...hadn't heard from Dexter in a while... :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I knew it was gonna be Dexter Manley lol, but on a serious note, hope hes ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Not good. If the cops had to do an emergency petition on him, and actually had to forcibly subdue him, he was probably on something. I doubt we hear much more about this, because the cops aren't charging him with anything. tis a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 That's really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Aw,Man!!!!! I thought Dexter was finally getting his life back in order....... Wish you the best man....hang in there #72, we love ya. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb mul-key Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 We luv ya Dexter...c'mon man hang in there big #72! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 No doubt. C'mon Dexter. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I always feel bad for Dexter...he spoke at my school when he was in charge of a program that took convicts out of prison to talk to kids about-and raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and gangs and violence, etc... Dexter spoke to us in the end and was tearing up while describing how he was caught trying to eat baggies of crack before the police could find him half passed out on the floor of a Tampa crackhouse...the guy has had to deal with problems most of us couldnt fathom....imagine being an icon of the NFL, having an amazing what... 17 sack season...winning a world championship...all the while hiding the fact that you can not read and can barely write. The article didnt say if he was on drugs or not but chances are he was...he was doing well for a while thats really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpy007 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hang in there Dexter!!! I was just telling my wife how a #72 jersey with Manley on the back autographed by Dexter himself would be the best present in the world. I was even thinking of how I could leave hints for her on how to get in touch with him to have him autograph it. Would anyone here happen to know how to get in touch with him? Doesn't he work for a rehab center..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeythetapeworm Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Sad. A real shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I'll hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 He has some serious health issues from what I have been told. I could have been due to his meds, his health, or even something as simple as low blood sugar. I hope he is ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Makes me sad. But if the standard for involuntary medical confinement is the same in MD as it is in CA, he had to be considered either a danger to himself or someone else, which is a pretty tough standard to meet. His behavior must truly have been bizarre, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlk2rn Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Dexter has been my boy from the jump....and he will always be my boy. Everything will be alright Dexter, hang on in there. You have the Skins nation with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 He had 18 sacks one year. He grew up in a rough environment. He has seen more in his childhood then most of us will see in a lifetime. I really hope the best for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Saw him couple times lately at the shopping center at the corner of East-West Highway and Collesvile Road. He obviously lives in apartment building next to the shopping center. Said to him "How are you doing Dexter. Lookin good man.” He grinned back. He did look OK. I wish I had something with me for him to sign. Dexter, Dexter. Get well man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambit187 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Get well Dexter Manley, fight those demons you have inside. Although I go back in forth with skins fans about Irvin doing coke and Manley doing crack, Irvin has turned his life around. All our thoughts and prayers need to go to Manley. GUYS I KNOW HE CAN FIGHT AND WIN WHAT EVER IS INSIDE OF HIM , IF WE AS HUMANS (INSTEAD OF FANS OF OUR TEAMS) SHOW HIM UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Skins Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Get well #72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I understand this information is highly confidential and that means unavailable for us. But if we could get his address and then every one of us could send him "Get Well" card. Maybe this expressions of support and love from total strangers could help him in his strugle. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Ever since he was on the Redskins, Dexter's been fighting his demons ... and losing. I guess all we can do he hope he keeps on fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice7x Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 What happened. He must have had an emotional breakdown. Of maybe he was just so happy that the Skins kept a winning record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I was in the doctor's office last week for the yearly physical and picked up older ESPN magazine to read...they had an article on Dexter's son - focused on his football skills and relationship with his dad. Not good...I was disappointed in Dexter Sr., but admittedly that is only one side of the story. Regardless, I hope Dexter is well and can get back on the right track. He was something to watch back in the day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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