BREAKING: UNC defensive back arrested in Chatham County on domestic violence charges

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PITTSBORO — UNC-Chapel Hill defensive back Don Chapman appeared in Chatham County’s district court at 2 p.m. today, facing three misdemeanor domestic violence charges. 

Chapman was arrested by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department and was charged with one count of domestic criminal trespassing, one count of assault on a female and one count of battery of an unborn child. He was released on a written promise to appear in court on Oct. 19, according to Lt. Sara Pack , the Chatham County Sheriff's Dept. Public Information Officer. 

Chapman was expected to play in Saturday’s football game at Georgia State as a second-team safety. One UNC football spokesperson told WRAL staff were investigating the issue currently.

We’ve been made aware of a situation involving one of our student-athletes and we’re working to gather more information,” they said.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as the News + Record gets more information.