Michael Wilhoite’s parents have always supported him in achieving his athletic dreams.
The Denver Broncos outside linebackers coach, Michael Wilhoite, is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly assaulting a police officer on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Highlights
- Michael Wilhoite faced an assault charge for allegedly punching a police officer on February 23, 2025, at Denver International Airport.
- Wilhoite was born to his father, Greg Wilhoite, and his mother, Jan Buchheim, who separated in 2004.
- Michael Wilhoite shares a daughter with his wife, Jacqueline Alvarez.
The Denver Post, citing an affidavit, reported that Wilhoite allegedly punched an officer in the face at Denver International Airport.
Wilhoite, who appeared in court for a hearing Monday, faces a charge of second-degree assault of a peace officer.
According to the newspaper, Wilhoite told the officer to “shut up” after being approached and told he couldn’t leave his vehicle unattended in a drop-off lane.
Wilhoite then “bumped his chest” into the police officer, per the affidavit, and after being shoved back, punched the officer’s face.
The officer, who fell to the ground, used his taser on Wilhoite, hitting him in his left hip and side, but the Broncos assistant was able to drive away. The officer reported jaw pain and had “visible injuries” on his knees.
Wilhoite was later arrested and booked in the Denver jail on a no-bond hold. His bond was set Monday at $5,000, according to court records. At the court hearing, Magistrate Arnie Beckman said,
“These are routine, everyday interactions that thousands of people get through successfully at the airport without assaulting a police officer,” “That a routine, everyday encounter turned violent is concerning to the court.”
Arnie Beckman
The Broncos said they know the situation and are gathering more information.
Coach Michael Wilhoite’s Parents Divorced When He Was 18
Football coach and former linebacker Michael Wilhoite, 38, was born on December 7, 1986, in Manhattan, Kansas, United States, to his father, Greg Wilhoite, and his mother, Jan Buchheim.
Although Michael and his family live in the United States, their ancestors were originally from Germany. Therefore, they hold American nationality and German-American ethnicity.
As per the source, Wilhoite’s parents officially separated in 2004 when he was 18. However, the reason behind their split has not been revealed yet.
During the interview with SFGATE, Wilhoite’s mother talked about his determination and said,
“Oh, no, I never doubted Michael would do it,” “It’s his determination. If you tell Michael no, or he can’t do something, or something just can’t be done, he’ll do it if he’s got his mind set to it.”
Jan Buchheim
According to Jan’s LinkedIn profile, she served as Docucare, a digital print specialty at Xerox.
On the other hand, Michael’s father has stayed out of the media spotlight, so only a little information about his personal life is available.
However, they have been quiet regarding his recent arrest case for punching a peace officer.
Michael Wilhoite Is Living With His Wife, Jacqueline Alvarez
Michael Wilhoite married Jacqueline Alvarez on July 6, 2019. According to some outlets, Alvarez, 40, was born in February 1985. They also shared pictures of their wedding ceremony on social media.
Michael took the help of the R. Douglas Custom Clothier, the Men’s Clothing store in Sacramento, California, to customize his outfit for his special day.
In the pictures, Michael donned a black and white tuxedo suit.
Jacqueline also stole the spotlight by wearing a bridal white gown with net fabric and a veil on her head.
They even registered their wedding with ZOLA and now reportedly share a daughter, whose identity has been kept private.
Additional Information
- After going unselected in the 2011 NFL draft, Wilhoite signed with the Omaha Nighthawks and spent the entire 2011 UFL season with them.
- Before playing in the NFL, Wihoite’s coaches used him at either position due to his athleticism, including quarterback in high school.
- He was waived for final roster cuts before the 2012 season but was signed back to the practice squad on September 1, 2012.
