WNBA basketball star from Milwaukee accused of punching security guard in Miami

Miami-Dade Corrections Department

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A basketball star from Milwaukee is out on bond after being arrested. 

Arike Ogunbowale plays for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA. 

She's accused of punching a security guard who was escorting her out of a nightclub after an unrelated fight in Miami, Florida. She was booked on a battery charge and released on bond hours later. 

Ogunbowale played high school ball at Divine Savior Holy Angels in Milwaukee. 

The Dallas Wings released a statement saying they're aware of the Miami incident and are gathering more information. 

Ogunbowale is a four-time All-Star and two-time All-Star game MVP. 


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