Former NBA guard Rajon Rondo, aged 37, was arrested in Indiana over the weekend on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and drug-related offenses. The arrest occurred during a routine traffic stop in Jackson County, where a trooper detected the smell of marijuana.
Former NBA point guard Rajon Rondo, 37, faced legal troubles over the weekend in Indiana, where he was arrested for misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia, and marijuana.
The arrest occurred during a routine traffic stop in Jackson County when a trooper detected the smell of marijuana.
According to Indiana State Police spokesperson Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, a subsequent search revealed a firearm and drug paraphernalia in Rondo’s possession.
Notably, Rondo was not permitted to have a firearm due to a no-contact order against him. Following the arrest, Rondo was taken to a Jackson County jail, where he posted bond.
This incident follows a 2022 emergency protective order filed against Rondo by a woman, later dismissed as the parties reached an agreement.
In the protective order request, the woman alleged that Rondo had threatened her with a gun, expressing concerns for her children’s safety, citing a history of “volatile, erratic, [and] explosive behavior.”
Rondo, a veteran of 16 NBA seasons, last played for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2021-22 season.
Throughout his career, he achieved four All-Star selections and secured two NBA championships. The recent legal issues add a controversial chapter to Rondo’s post-playing career, raising questions about his personal conduct off the court.
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