Saints' defence Marcus Maye  detained on suspicion of aggravated assault with a weapon

A player for the New Orleans Saints has been detained and is facing charges of aggravated assault with a weapon.

The Saints' starting safety Marcus Maye, 29, was detained on Thursday following a road rage incident in Metairie, Louisiana.

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Maye allegedly drove a black SUV before allegedly pointing a firearm at another vehicle occupied by several juvenile females.

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On Thursday, the Saints player was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center.

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He was released after posting a $30,000 bail bond.

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Maye's arrest comes just ten days before the start of the NFL's regular season.

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The Saints will play the Atlanta Falcons in their first game of the season on September 11 at 1 p.m.

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The Saints signed the starting safety to a three-year, $28.5 million contract in March.

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Maye spent five years with the New York Jets before joining the Saints.

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