Ohio Man Arrested for Throwing Sex Toy at 12-Year-Old During WNBA Game Amid Multi-City Pattern

Charles Burgess, 32, from Ohio, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault after allegedly throwing a green sex toy that struck a 12-year-old girl in the leg during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings at Barclays Center. The incident occurred on August 5, and Burgess fled the scene but was apprehended days later. This event is part of a disturbing national trend of sex toys being thrown at WNBA games, with similar incidents reported in Atlanta, Phoenix, Chicago, and Los Angeles, resulting in multiple arrests. Players, coaches, and observers have condemned these acts as dangerous, disrespectful, and immature, highlighting concerns for player and bystander safety. The girl who was hit experienced pain but was not hospitalized. Authorities continue to investigate the trend as it disrupts games and endangers attendees.