NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston early Saturday morning and charged with a misdemeanor rely of illegal carrying weapons.
In keeping with court docket data obtained by The California Publish, Harden was taken into custody by the Houston Police Division at roughly 3:41 a.m.
The grievance alleges he was “unlawfully, deliberately and knowingly” in possession of a handgun inside his car.
Authorities additional said that “the handgun was in plain view” and “was not carried in a holster.”
Extra particulars concerning the incident weren’t instantly accessible, although sources instructed The Publish that Harden had been at a Houston hookah lounge with a big group of mates earlier than the arrest.
Harden was launched on bond later Saturday and is scheduled to seem in court docket for arraignment on June 22.
The 36-year-old presently performs for the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers in February.
Houston stays a major a part of Harden’s profession, as he spent 9 seasons with the Houston Rockets, earned a number of All-Star choices, and received the NBA MVP award in 2017-18.
In his first season with Cleveland, Harden helped lead the Cavaliers to the Jap Convention Finals.
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