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Gervonta “Tank” Davis Wanted in Maryland Over Alleged Probation Violation
5/28/2026, 4:47:29 AM
Arrest Warrant and Alleged Probation Breach
Judge Althea M. Handy signed an arrest warrant on April 24, 2026, charging 31-year-old boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis with breaching his probation from a 2020 hit-and-run. The alleged breach stems from an October 27, 2025 assault at Miami-Gardens’ Tootsie’s Cabaret involving his ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel. A motion to recall the warrant was denied on May 22, 2026; the warrant stays active and authorizes arrest without bond.
Timeline of Key Legal Developments
Nov 2020 – Baltimore hit-and-run injures four; 2023 – Davis pleads guilty, receives three-year probation; Oct 27, 2025 – alleged assault on Rossel at Tootsie’s Cabaret; Jan 14, 2026 – Miami arrest on battery and attempted kidnapping; Feb 2, 2026 – Maryland warrant issued, recalled Feb 10; Apr 24, 2026 – new warrant signed; May 22, 2026 – motion to recall denied, warrant stays active.
Key Figures, Charges, and Probation Context
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, WBA lightweight champion (30-0-1, 28 KOs), faces a felony kidnapping and misdemeanor battery charge from the Miami incident; a false-imprisonment charge was dropped. Courtney Rossel, a cocktail server at Tootsie’s Cabaret, filed a civil suit alleging aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and emotional distress. Judge Althea M. Handy oversees Davis’s probation from a 2020 hit-and-run that required three years of supervision, house arrest and community service.
Official Statements & Responses
Judge Handy authorized April 24 warrant, stating the Miami assault breaches Davis’s probation. Prosecutors argue the conduct violates the 2020 hit-and-run terms. Rossel’s civil complaint accuses Davis of aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and emotional distress. Davis’s lawyers said he cooperated with authorities and sought to rescind warrant; May 22 motion to recall was denied. Davis’s representatives have not commented, and court has not set a hearing.
Criticism & Opposition
A violent probation breach often triggers revocation and possible incarceration, noting cooperation may not offset new felony allegations. Critics note the opaque rationale for the May 22 denial, calling it inconsistent with the February recall.
Verbatim Quotes
"Davis forcibly grabbed her by the neck and physically moved her through the club against her will." — Courtney Rossel, ex-girlfriend
"He grabbed her by her head and throat, took her against her will out of the nightclub, and dragged her out of the back exit and into a nearby parking garage, where he assaulted her." — Courtney Rossel, ex-girlfriend
"A warrant for Davis’ arrest, issued on April 24 by Baltimore Circuit Judge Althea M. Handy, stems from accusations…" — Judge Althea M. Handy, Baltimore Circuit Judge
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources do not explain why the May 22 motion to recall the warrant was denied, and no hearing date has been set. While the false-imprisonment charge was dropped, some reports still list it among pending charges.
Why It Matters and Future Outlook
The active warrant limits Davis’s travel for training or fights, jeopardizing future title opportunities. A probation revocation could add incarceration to his 2020 hit-and-run penalties. The case underscores heightened scrutiny of athletes’ off-court conduct and may influence how courts treat similar violations.
