Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Smith, JR
Charge: Assault, disturbing the peace, and destruction of property
Arrest Date: October 25, 2007
Franchise: Denver Nuggets
Age 21
Details: Less than five months after being arrested for causing the death of his friend in an automobile accident, Smith was again arrested. Details are limited, but he was arrested for assault, disturbing the peace, and destruction of property for an incident at a Denver nightclub.
Brown, Kwame
Charge: Disorderly conduct and interfering with a police investigation
Arrest Date: September 29, 2007
Franchise: Los Angeles Lakers
Age 25
Details: After police pulled over Brown’s cousin for drunkenly driving the wrong way down a one-way street, Brown approached officers and interfered with their arrest. He became disruptive and was himself arrested for disorderly conduct and interfering with an investigation. This was Brown’s third arrest since becoming a pro.
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Alston, Rafer
Charge: Assault and public intoxication
Arrest Date: August 5, 2007
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 31
Details: Alston was arrested for misdemeanor assault and public intoxication after an early-morning incident in downtown Houston. After his vehicle was towed, Alston grabbed a parking attendant’s arm, shaking and spitting at him.
Tinsley, Jamaal
Charge: Battery, disorderly conduct, and intimidation
Arrest Date: February 6, 2007
Franchise: Indiana Pacers
Age 28
Details: Tinsley, along with teammate Marquis Daniels, were arrested following a bar brawl in Indianapolis. Tinsley and Daniels allegedly punched the bar manager repeatedly in the head, causing a laceration to his forehead and a lost tooth. Another Pacer teammate, Keith McLeod, was reportedly involved but did not face charges.
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Daniels, Marquis
Charge: Battery, disorderly conduct, and intimidation
Arrest Date: February 6, 2007
Franchise: Indiana Pacers
Age 26
Details: Daniels, along with teammate Jamaal Tinsley, were arrested following a bar brawl in Indianapolis. Tinsley and Daniels allegedly punched the bar manager repeatedly in the head, causing a laceration to his forehead and a lost tooth. Another Pacer teammate, Keith McLeod, was reportedly involved but did not face charges.
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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.
Miller, Andre
Charge: Missing a court date
Arrest Date: November 2, 2005
Franchise: Denver Nuggets
Age 29
Details: While picking up his stolen vehicle from a police impound lot, Miller was arrested for an outstanding warrant stemming from an unpaid traffic ticket. Miller was also accused of failing to provide proof of insurance and for having ‘fictitious’ license plates.
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Griffin, Eddie
Charge: Probation violation
Arrest Date: July 7, 2005
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 23
Details: Griffin was sentenced to 15 days in prison for probation violation. He was listed as a witness to a disturbance at a Houston nightclub, which is a violation of his probation because he was “consorting with disreputable people.” Griffin’s probation stemmed from a 2003 assault conviction. This was the third of an eventual four career arrests for the late troubled star.
Olowokandi, Michael
Charge: Disorderly conduct and trespass
Arrest Date: November 25, 2004
Franchise: Minnesota Timberwolves
Age 29
Details: Olowokandi was partying at Tiki Bob’s at 3am in Indianapolis when he was asked to leave. He refused and was shocked twice with a stun gun and taken into custody by responding officers.
Hardaway, Anfernee
Charge: Intimidation
Arrest Date: December 14, 2002
Franchise: Phoenix Suns
Age 31
Details: Following an argument between Hardaway and his girlfriend, she left the house to go sleep in a vehicle outside. Hardaway then allegedly came outside and yelled at her while carrying a gun at his side, putting her in fear for her life. Charges were ultimately dropped.
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