Ben Gordon was arrested Tuesday morning in Stamford, Connecticut, outside of a juice shop in a viral video
As a new video from TMZ Sports shows, five police officers had to work together to make the arrest.
The video shows that the former basketball player fought with the police when they tried to arrest him. Here is all you need to know.
Reports say that the fight began when Ben Gordon reportedly threatened employees inside the shop with a knife. The cops were called, and they got there soon after the event. They tried to get Gordon to calm down, but he was clearly upset and fought their efforts.
Watch arrest video of Ben Gordon after he threatens Connecticut juice shop workers with knife goes viral
It took a total of FIVE cops to subdue #BenGordon during his arrest outside a Connecticut juice shop on Tuesday morning. https://t.co/nDpGEvyIJm pic.twitter.com/kwCRL6dVf2
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) April 6, 2023
Ben Gordon was arrested on weapons and threatening charges after he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop, per @NBCNewYork pic.twitter.com/IoI2FqjhrN
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) April 6, 2023
Three cops are seen struggling to get Ben Gordon down on the ground in the video. Even though they tried, Gordon kept fighting back and trying to get away. In the end, two more cops showed up and helped bring him down. After taking him into custody, the cops searched his bag. They found a folding knife, a stun gun, and a set of brass knuckles.
Ben Gordon booked on multiple charges
Ben Gordon was taken into custody and booked on several charges, including three felony counts of having a dangerous weapon and one misdemeanour count of disorderly conduct. He was later set free on a $10,000 bond after a nearby hospital checked on his mental health.
Court records show that the ex-NBA player Ben Gordon, who is now 40, has been charged with eight crimes since then. These charges are a stark warning of what can happen when people do dangerous things and how important it is to act responsibly.
On Thursday, Ben Gordon quickly talked about what happened during an Instagram Live session. Here he told his side of the story. The former NBA player said that he was having a hard time and that he had made a mistake. He said he was sorry for what he did and asked for forgiveness for any hurt he caused.
Ben Gordon’s arrest sheds light on ongoing issue of mental health
Ben Gordon’s arrest shows that players’ mental health is still a problem. The pressure and worry of the game can sometimes hurt the mental health of the players. Also it is important for players to get help from professionals when they need it. In the past few years, the NBA has done a lot to raise awareness about mental health.
The Ben Gordon event also shows how important it is to have rules about guns and weapons to keep people safe. Possession of dangerous weapons can be a major threat to public safety and should be taken seriously by law enforcement.
In two weeks, Ben Gordon will have to go to court for a hearing about the case. His arrest is a good lesson of how important it is to be responsible and what can happen when people do dangerous things. The former NBA player has said he’s sorry for his actions and promised to get help for his mental health problems.