Delonte West Arrested for His Own Safety
Delonte West was arrested on November 3 in Fairfax County after officers responded to a call about a man who had been “found unconscious and not breathing.” Upon arrival near Fair Haven Avenue and Richmond Highway, police and EMS found West breathing but severely intoxicated. When offered hospital care, he refused. According to authorities, “he was so intoxicated, he was arrested for his own safety.” West has since bonded out, and it remains unclear if formal charges will be filed, according to TMZ.
History of Legal and Personal Struggles
This incident adds to West’s ongoing challenges. About a year earlier, Fairfax police booked him for trespassing after he returned to a banned location. In June 2024, he was taken into custody in Virginia after being found unresponsive, later facing accusations of resisting arrest and violating release conditions.
- In 2009, a traffic stop revealed West carrying three loaded firearms.
- In 2021, he was arrested in Florida for public intoxication after banging on a police station door.
Basketball Career Overview
West’s NBA career lasted from 2004 to 2012. 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.”
Author’s summary: Delonte West’s recent arrest reflects continued personal difficulties amid a history of legal issues and a once-promising NBA career.