Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is arrested in Houston, Texas, and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to multiple reports citing court records and police accounts. The arrest occurs early Saturday morning in Harris County. Authorities say a handgun is found in his motor vehicle and is in plain view, not holstered. One account specifies the handgun is unconcealed and spotted in Harden’s Mercedes, and he is taken into custody around 3:41 a.m. Harden is booked into jail but released shortly afterward on bond. Reported bond information varies in detail by outlet, but all describe a quick release. Court documents reviewed by reporters state Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22. Reports also indicate the bond terms include a prohibition on possessing firearms and related weapons. The Cavaliers confirm they are aware of the arrest and say they are gathering information, while stating they are in contact with Harden and his representation. Harden has not been publicly described as facing a felony charge in the accounts provided; the reported charge remains a misdemeanor.
James Harden arrested in Houston on misdemeanor unlawful weapon-carrying charge
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is arrested in Houston, Texas, and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to multiple reports citing court records and police accounts...
- James Harden is arrested in Houston, Texas, and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.
- Reports say police find a handgun in plain view inside Harden’s vehicle during the incident.
- Harden is booked into jail and released on bond shortly after the arrest.
- A court appearance is scheduled for June 22.
- The Cavaliers say they are aware of the arrest and are gathering information from Harden and his representatives.
James Harden’s mug shot was released after the Cavaliers guard was arrested on a misdemeanor weapon charge following a traffic stop. He has since been released and awaits court proceedings.
2 months agoJames Harden’s mug shot was released after his arrest during a traffic stop in Houston early Saturday morning. Houston Police said a handgun was found on the seat of his vehicle and was not secured in a holster. The Cavaliers guard was charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon, released on a $100 bond, and is due in court later this month.
2 months agoJames Harden was arrested in Houston early Saturday on a misdemeanor weapon charge after police said they found a handgun in plain view inside a ... Read More
2 months agoHOUSTON, Texas — Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed. Harris County court records showed that Cleveland Cavaliers guard harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. when an unconcealed handgun was spotted in his Mercedes. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the gun was not holstered and was in plain view. Harden, 37, is to appear in court […]...Keep on reading: NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge
2 months agoHere's the latest on the Cleveland star's weapons arrest in The Lone Star State.
2 months agoHOUSTON, United States (AFP)—Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed. Harris County court records showed that Cleveland Cavaliers guard harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. when an unconcealed handgun was spotted in his Mercedes. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the gun was not holstered and was in plain view. Harden, 37, is to appear in court on June 22, and his bond terms ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition or other weapons. "The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information," the team said in a statement. "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available," the Cavs added. "At this time, we will have no further comment." Cleveland acquired the veteran guard at the trade deadline in February. He averaged 19.2 points and 5.5 assists during the playoffs to help the Cavs reach the Eastern Conference finals, where they were swept by the New York Knicks. He was the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and starred with the Houston Rockets, earning MVP honors with them in 2018. Harden, an 11-time All-Star, has also played with the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers.
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