Category Archives: Phoenix Suns
Holmes, Richaun
Charge: Marijuana possession
Arrest Date: May 22, 2019
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 25
Details: Holmes was pulled over in the Miami area and officers discovered a small amount of marijuana in his car. He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession.
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.
Morris, Marcus
Charge: Aggravated Assault
Arrest Date: April 21, 2015
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 25
Details: Marcus Morris, along with his twin brother and teammate Markieff, were indicted following an incident in January where the two allegedly assaulted an acquaintance following a high school basketball tournament. The twins were angry with the man for texts he sent to their mother that they interpreted as flirtatious. The man suffered a broken nose as well as cuts and bruises.
Morris, Markieff
Charge: Aggravated Assault
Arrest Date: April 21, 2015
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 25
Details: Markieff Morris, along with his twin brother and teammate Marcus, were indicted following an incident in January where the two allegedly assaulted an acquaintance following a high school basketball tournament. The twins were angry with the man for texts he sent to their mother that they interpreted as flirtatious. The man suffered a broken nose as well as cuts and bruises.
Tucker, PJ
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: May 10, 2014
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 29
Details: Tucker was pulled over after running a stop sign in his Mercedes and driving erratically. He was found to have slurred speech, watery eyes and a blood alcohol level of .222, nearly three times the legal limit. He was arrested for driving under the influence, and faced a charge of ‘super-extreme DUI’ due to his BAC being above .20. About two months after the arrest Tucker signed a three year, $16.5 million dollar contract with the Suns.
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Goodwin, Archie
Charge: Disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: May 4, 2014
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 19
Details: Goodwin was arrested at an Arkansas skating rink after officers spotted him cursing and being aggressive toward another skater. After refusing to stop, officers moved in to arrest him at which point he tried to break free and flee.
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Beasley, Michael
Charge: Driving with a suspended license and driving with excessive speed
Arrest Date: January 25, 2013
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 24
Details: Beasley was pulled over after officers noticed him driving 71 mph in a 45 mph zone, with no license plate on his vehicle. He was found to have a suspended license and was handcuffed and placed under arrest. After officers discovered he was too tall to fit in the back seat of their patrol car, they decided to cite and release him at the scene.
Beasley, Michael
Charge: Marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia
Arrest Date: August 6, 2013
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 24
Details: After being pulled over for a traffic violation in Phoenix, officers smelled marijuana and after searching the car they discovered three marijuana cigarettes. This was his third arrest since becoming pro and second of 2013.
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Richardson, Jason
Charge: Endangerment, reckless driving, excessive speed, failure to use child seat
Arrest Date: February 15, 2009
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 28
Details: Richardson was pulled over after being spotted going an astounding 90 mph in a 35 mph zone. After being stopped officers saw his 3 year old son with him in the backseat, without a carseat. In addition to being charged with reckless driving, he was arrested for child endangerment. This was his third career arrest and second in three months.
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Richardson, Jason
Charge: Driving under the influence
Arrest Date: December 21, 2008
Franchise: Phoenix Sun
Age 28
Details: Richardson was pulled over after driving his Mercedes erratically outside of Phoenix and was found to have a blood alcohol level above the limit of .08. This was his second of three career arrests.
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