Delonte West Arrested for Own Safety After Being Found Unconscious
Delonte West was arrested again on November 3 in Fairfax County after officers responded to a call about a man who was found unconscious and not breathing. Upon arrival near Fair Haven Avenue and Richmond Highway, authorities discovered the former NBA guard breathing but highly intoxicated.
Police and EMS offered to take West to a hospital, but he refused. Officials stated that “he was so intoxicated, he was arrested for his own safety.” West has since posted bond, and it remains unclear if formal charges will be filed, according to TMZ reports.
Background of Legal and Personal Struggles
- Almost exactly one year prior, Fairfax police booked West for trespassing after returning to a location that had banned him.
- In June 2024, he was taken into custody in Virginia after being found unresponsive and later accused of resisting arrest and violating release conditions.
- In 2009, a traffic stop revealed three loaded firearms in his possession.
- In 2021, West was arrested in Florida for public intoxication after banging on a police station door.
Basketball Career Summary
West’s NBA career spanned from 2004 to 2012. During that time, he played eight seasons with the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks.
“He was so intoxicated, he was arrested for his own safety.”
Recent reports highlight ongoing challenges West faces beyond his athletic achievements.
Author's summary: Delonte West’s repeated arrests emphasize ongoing personal struggles, notwithstanding his former successful NBA career from 2004 to 2012.