Intoxicated MMA fighter arrested on Silverdale hotel roof

Deputies tased and apprehended the man after he allegedly tried to break into a guest room

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:50am

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested an intoxicated man on the roof of a Silverdale hotel after he allegedly attempted to break into a second-floor guest room. The man, who is a mixed martial arts fighter, threatened deputies and had to be tased and carried off the roof.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the need for hotel guests to remain vigilant about securing their rooms, even on upper floors, as well as the challenges law enforcement can face when dealing with intoxicated and combative individuals.

The details

According to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a 911 call from a guest at the Best Western Silverdale hotel just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, reporting that someone was trying to break into their room from the balcony. When deputies arrived, they found the intoxicated man on the roof and attempted to de-escalate the situation, but he threatened the deputies. The man had to be tased and carried off the roof.

  • The incident occurred just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested the intoxicated man.

Best Western Silverdale

The hotel where the incident took place.

The intoxicated man

A mixed martial arts fighter who was a guest at the hotel and allegedly attempted to break into another guest's room.

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What they’re saying

“He was extremely intoxicated. He is a mixed martial arts fighter and threatened deputies several times. He had to be tased and carried off the roof.”

— Kevin McCarty, KCSO spokesman

What’s next

The man was arrested on suspicion of burglary, resisting arrest, and obstruction. The judge will decide on his bail and further legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for hotel guests to always keep their rooms secure, even on upper floors, and for law enforcement to be prepared to handle intoxicated and combative individuals in a safe and effective manner.