HAWAII, Hawaii (KHON2) — Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested and charged for violating a temporary restraining order on Thursday, June 12, Hawaiʻi Island police confirm.
According to officials, the 46-year-old athlete had entered a Hilo residence that violated the terms of a temporary restraining order that names Penn.
He was found within the area and was arrested without incident and was released after posting his $3,000 bail. Penn is scheduled to make an initial appearance in family court on June 13.
Last month, he was arrested twice within a week.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Officer Blake Ragocos at (808) 935-3311 or at blake.ragocos@hawaiicounty.gov.