John Callis, suspect in viral NFL post-game assault turns himself in to Baltimore police

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John Callis, who was wanted in connection to an alleged assault of two men following the Ravens’ win over the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13, turned himself in to Baltimore Police on Monday.

Callis, 24, of Baltimore, faces a charge of first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault charges. In Maryland, first-degree assault is a felony punishable with up to 25 years in prison. Second-degree assault is typically a misdemeanor that carries a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine.

Callis’s attorney, Brian Thompson of the Baltimore-based law firm of Silverman Thompson, declined to comment.

The incident occurred on the 1000 block of South Charles Street in Baltimore and was captured on video that went viral on social media platforms. A man wearing a purple Lamar Jackson Ravens jersey, whom police allege is Callis, is seen beckoning two other men wearing burgundy Washington jerseys. A voice in the background yells repeatedly, “Do we got a straggler?!” as the man in the Ravens jersey approaches the two victims.

The man, unprovoked, kicks and punches one of the victims then swings at the other before slamming him against a brick facade. The man then turns to face the camera, flexes and appears to celebrate with the person recording. “I don’t lose! I don’t f—ing lose!” he yells as the voice in the background joins him in celebration.

Baltimore police acknowledged in a statement last week it was aware of the video and that detectives were investigating. Police did not disclose the named of the victims but said both are 23.