CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy has been charged in an incident of alleged domestic violence involving his girlfriend.

Hardy was officially charged with assault on a female and communicating threats.

WSOC-TV in Charlotte first was told of the arrest by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

"We are very disappointed to learn of the allegations involving Greg and are concerned for all parties as we continue to investigate," the Panthers said in a statement.

Hardy will spend Tuesday night in jail and appear in front of a judge at 9 a.m. ET Wednesday, court officials told ESPN.com.