Former NBA Player Delonte West Faces New Legal Trouble in Virginia
Delonte West, a former professional basketball player, finds himself in legal trouble once again. Virginia police arrested him for the second time in just two months. This latest incident occurred in Belle Haven during December.
Details of the Recent Arrest
Fairfax County police responded to a call early on December 21. Someone reported being robbed and assaulted around 6:36 a.m. Officers quickly identified West as the suspect. They found him nearby and took him into custody.
Authorities charged the 42-year-old with both robbery and assault. The victim claimed West stole money during the encounter. Police confirmed the amount taken was less than fifty dollars. Later reports specified the total as twenty-three dollars.
Release and Previous Incidents
West received release from custody after posting a one thousand dollar bond. This arrest follows another recent encounter with law enforcement. Police arrested him just one month earlier in November.
That previous arrest involved public intoxication concerns. Officers stated they acted for his own safety at a northern Virginia intersection. West also faced an arrest in June 2024 after a brief police pursuit.
During that June incident, officers administered Narcan to West. He has publicly struggled with addiction and mental health issues for years. These challenges have sometimes led to homelessness.
Support and Recovery Efforts
Family members and former associates have tried to help West. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made efforts to support him. Cuban mentioned sending West to a rehabilitation facility in Florida earlier this year.
West recently celebrated thirty days of sobriety in a treatment program. This milestone suggested positive progress in his recovery journey. The latest arrest raises questions about his current situation.
Basketball Career Background
Delonte West played college basketball at Saint Joseph's University. He entered the NBA after graduating from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt. His professional career spanned several teams across the league.
West played for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks. He established himself as a reliable guard during his time in the league. His basketball career ended several years ago.
As of now, West's representatives have not commented publicly about this latest arrest. The case continues to develop through the Virginia legal system.
