Former NBA level guard Rajon Rondo was arrested Sunday afternoon for illegal possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana, in keeping with a report from WDRB-TV.
During a site visitors cease in Jackson County, Indiana, police smelled marijuana in Rondo’s automotive and started a search, ISP spokesperson Sgt. Stephen Wheeles advised WDRB. During the search, police discovered a gun and drug paraphernalia. The 37-year-old was arrested and brought to a Jackson County jail, the place he posted bond.
Rondo, 37, just isn’t allowed to have a firearm due to a no-contact order taken out towards him. In 2022, Rondo had an emergency protecting order filed by a girl dismissed after “parties reached an agreement,” in keeping with paperwork obtained by ESPN. The request alleges Rondo threatened the lady with a gun and cited Rondo’s historical past of “volatile, erratic [and] explosive behavior,” making her worry for the security of her kids.
WDRB couldn’t attain Rondo’s legal professional for remark.
The four-time All-Star final performed within the NBA as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the course of the 2021-22 season. The two-time NBA champion additionally performed for the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Kings. He led the league in assists per recreation thrice.
Rondo was chosen twenty first total within the 2006 NBA Draft after starring at Kentucky. He was inducted into the college’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.