Duncan Powell, a fifth-year senior basketball player who recently completed his college career at Providence College, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with domestic violence and disorderly conduct.
The incident took place in Cranston, Rhode Island, and has raised serious concerns about Powell’s actions off the court.
Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
Local police were called to Plainfield Pike in Cranston just after 1 a.m. on Sunday morning, following a report from a woman who stated that Powell, her ex-boyfriend, was outside her residence with a gun.
Powell’s ex-girlfriend later told police that Powell had physically struck her earlier in the day, resulting in a large bruise on her leg. She also alleged that Powell had been stalking her, including placing a tracker on the bottom of her car to track her movements.
A witness at the scene claimed Powell had previously threatened to kill everyone in the house, including himself, before staying at the front door for several minutes and eventually leaving.
The ex-girlfriend also informed officers that Powell had been persistently calling her during their conversation with the police.
Police Encounter and Arrest
As police spoke with the ex-girlfriend, Powell reportedly continued calling her phone. When one of the officers answered, they allegedly heard Powell walking and then observed him approaching them with his hand inside his sweatshirt.
This led to Powell’s arrest at gunpoint. While no weapon was found on Powell at the time of his arrest, his car was located nearby.
Powell’s Basketball Career and Recent Suspension
Powell, who played 16.8 minutes per game during his final season at Providence, struggled with his shooting, posting a 36.4% field goal percentage. He averaged 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Before transferring to Providence, Powell played for North Carolina A&T, Sacramento State, and Georgia Tech.
In addition to his arrest, Powell had previously been suspended by the Big East for three games earlier this season due to “combative actions” during a game against St. John’s, involving an incident with former Providence star Bryce Hopkins.
