Category Archives: J
Jackson, Josh
Charge: Escape and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: May 10, 2019
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 22
Details: Jackson was arrested at a Florida music festival after repeatedly trying to enter a restricted area and ignoring officers’ orders. He was told “multiple” times he couldn’t enter the VIP area without the proper pass but continued to try to enter anyway. An officer handcuffed Jackson and took him away from the crowd, but Jackson tried to run away after the officer sat him down on a golf cart.
Johnson, Dermarr
Charge: Resisting arrest and interfering with a peace officer
Arrest Date: June 9, 2007
Franchise: Denver Nuggets
Age 27
Details: After being involved in a disturbance with two women outside of a nightclub, Johnson was uncooperative with officers, and was tasered and arrested.
Johnson, James
Charge: Domestic assault
Arrest Date: June 7, 2014
Franchise: Memphis Grizzlies
Age 27
Details: After returning home from an evening with his wife, Johnson and his wife got in an argument, at which point he slapped her with an open hand and choked her. He was subsequently arrested for domestic assault.
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Jones, Terrence
Charge: Harassment
Arrest Date: July 31, 2013
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 21
Details: After leaving a Portland nightclub, Rockets forward Terrence Jones allegedly yelled ‘wake up!’ to a homeless man sleeping on the sidewalk, and then stomped violently on his leg. Unfortunately for him, a police sergeant was nearby and witnessed the unprovoked attack.
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Jack, Jarrett
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: February 20, 2011
Franchise: New Orleans Pelicans
Age 27
Details: After being pulled over for weaving and driving 66 mph in a 45 zone, Jack failed a breathalyzer and was arrested for driving under the influence.
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Jefferson, Al
Charge: Driving while intoxicated
Arrest Date: February 28, 2010
Franchise: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age 25
Details: After being pulled over for speeding and changing lanes without a signal, Jefferson failed a field sobriety test and was charged with driving while intoxicated.
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Johnson, DerMarr
Charge: Driving while intoxicated
Arrest Date: May 31, 2008
Franchise: San Antonio Spurs
Age 28
Original news account: Johnson was pulled over for driving 85 mph in a 65 mph zone, and officers smelled alcohol on his breath. He admitted to having “a few cups of wine.” This was Johnson’s second career arrest.
Jefferson, Richard
Charge: Assault
Arrest Date: May 7, 2008
Franchise: New Jersey Nets
Age 27
Details: Jefferson was arrested for an incident that occurred over three months earlier in Minneapolis, where he allegedly choked a man unconscious. Jefferson was inside a private area for the victim’s birthday and when asked to leave he choked him with both hands, saying “do you know who I am?”
Jackson, Stephen
Charge: Criminal recklessness, battery, and disorderly conduct
Arrest Date: October 11, 2006
Franchise: Indiana Pacers
Age 28
Details: While at an Indianapolis strip club, Jackson and several Pacer teammates got into an altercation with another patron. The fight spilled into the street, where Jackson was intentionally hit by a car. Jackson then drew a handgun and fired five shots into the air. Police arrived and arrested Jackson for several charges, including criminal recklessness.
Johnson, Anthony
Charge: Assault and battery
Arrest Date: November 19, 2004
Franchise: Indiana Pacers
Age 30
Details: Johnson was one of the participants of the infamous ‘Malice at the Palace’ brawl in Detroit. Johnson was arrested for assault and battery along with four other Indiana Pacers players for attacking Pistons fans in the arena. Nine players were suspended for varying lengths, with Johnson being suspended for 5 games. See below for video of the famous brawl.
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