Rajon Rondo Arrested & Charged For Weed Possession: Details

BYAlexander ColePublished on January 30, 20241157 Views

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 03: Rajon Rondo #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers pauses on the court during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 03, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The arrest took place in Indiana.

Rajon Rondo is a player whom NBA fans remember fondly. Overall, he helped the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers win NBA championships. Furthermore, he was a point guard who played with a lot of flair. Although there were times when things got heated with him on the court, he remained an effective player. While he may be out of the league now, there is no doubt that fans still think about him occasionally.

According to TMZ, Rondo went through a bit of a situation over the weekend. He was driving in Indiana when he was hit with a routine traffic stop. However, authorities sensed a smell coming from the vehicle and demanded a search. Eventually, a gun, some weed, and other drug paraphernalia were found in the former ballplayer's Tesla. He was subsequently arrested and hit with three misdemeanor charges.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 12: Rajon Rondo #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles during the second half of the Eastern Conference 2022 Play-In Tournament against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on April 12, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 115-108. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The charges in question are "possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a firearm," as TMZ states. Eventually, Rondo was bailed out of jail pretty quickly. Bond only cost $705 and Rondo was on his way. It remains to be seen what will happen to Rondo, moving forward. Seeing as though these are misdemeanor charges, substantial punishment is looking fairly unlikely. Hopefully, he is able to get things sorted out.

This remains a developing story. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the NBA world. We will always keep you informed on the biggest stories of the day. Additionally, let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.