Category Archives: Resisting Arrest
Nailon, Lee
Charge: Evading arrest and possession of marijuana
Arrest Date: July 24, 1999
Franchise: New Orleans Pelicans
Age 24
Details: Nailon and two other men, including NFL star LaDainian Tomlinson, were smoking marijuana in a Texas motel when officers knocked on the door after noticing the smell. The three men then jumped out of a second story window before being apprehended in Nailon’s SUV. This was the first of three career arrests for Nailon.
Webber, Chris
Charge: Marijuana possession and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: January 20, 1998
Franchise: Washington Wizards
Age 24
Details: Webber was pulled over by police for speeding and did not have his license or registration, instead offering his credit card as proof of identification. He was slow to answer questions and struck an officers hand when he tried to remove him from the car. He resisted further until pepper spray was used by officers, and when they searched his vehicle they discovered marijuana.
Barkley, Charles
Charge: Aggravated battery and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: October 27, 1997
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 34
Details: While enjoying drinks at an Orlando area bar with three women, Barkley became enraged when another patron threw a glass of ice at him. In one of the more famous NBA arrests, Barkley then chased the man to the front of the bar, lifted him up, and hurled him through a plate-glass window. As the man lay on the ground bleeding, Barkley then stood over him and told him ”you got what you deserve. You don’t respect me. I hope you’re hurt.”
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Charles Barkley – October 27, 1997
O’Neal, Jermaine
Charge: Resisting arrest, disorderly conduct
Arrest Date: June 14, 1997
Franchise: Portland Trailblazers
Age 18
Details: Despite being in the NBA, the direct from high-school star was still acting like an ordinary teenager. He was handing out pamphlets at the mall against mall policy when things escalated, and he eventually was arrested for ‘mouthing off’ to the cops. He appears to have learned his lesson (for a while) – he wasn’t arrested again for over seven years. He still holds the record for the youngest NBA player ever arrested, and with direct from high school players no longer allowed, his record may stand forever.
Hill, Tyrone
Charge: Resisting arrest of another person, disorderly conduct
Arrest Date: July 29, 1995
Franchise: Cleveland Cavaliers
Age 27
Details: Early in the morning a man was seen standing in the middle of the street and blocking traffic. When he refused to move he was placed under arrest. Hill, along with fellow pro Brian Grant, were with him at the time and interfered with the arrest. Hill was arrested after cursing at an officer and bumping him chest to chest.
Grant, Brian
Charge: Resisting arrest
Arrest Date: July 29, 1995
Franchise: Sacramento Kings
Age 23
Details: Early in the morning a man was seen standing in the middle of the street and blocking traffic. When he refused to move he was placed under arrest. Grant, along with fellow pro Tyrone Hill, were with him at the time and interfered with the arrest. Grant was arrested after refusing to leave the scene.
Robertson, Alvin
Charge: Burglary, vandalism, assault, and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: June 26, 1995
Franchise: Toronto Raptors
Age 32
Maxwell, Vernon
Charge: Resisting arrest
Arrest Date: July 23, 1993
Franchise: Houston Rockets
Age 28
Tarpley, Roy
Charge: Driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: November 15, 1989
Franchise: Dallas Mavericks
Age 24
Details: Tarpley, who was ultimately banned from the NBA for repeated drug and alcohol violations, received his first career arrest after getting pulled over and scuffling with officers. It ultimately took six policemen to subdue him after his violent reaction. He was later arrested for DUI again two years later.
Ellis, Dale
Charge: Domestic assault and resisting arrest
Arrest Date: January 8, 1989
Franchise: Seattle Supersonics
Age 28
Details: Ellis was arrested at his home after police received a call from his wife accusing him of assault.
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