The former NBA player Delonte West was arrested and jailed in Virginia early Thursday on misdemeanor charges of violating the conditions of his release and resisting arrest, according to local authorities.
West, 40, is being held at the Fairfax County Detention Center on a bond of 2,000 dollars. This Friday he must appear in court for arraignment.
Fairfax County police spotted West around 1 a.m. in Groveton, Virginia, and sought to execute a warrant, according to police. A chase began and officers found him unconscious after losing sight of him during the chase.
It was initially administered Narcan, which can be used to treat narcotic overdoses in an emergency, but did not have the desired effect, according to a police statement. West was transported to a local hospital, and the second dose of Narcan worked according to the police report. West was released from the hospital and taken to the Fairfax County Detention Center.
West, who spoke publicly about his diagnosis of Bipolar disorder During his NBA career, he has struggled with substance abuse issues in recent years. He was treated at a center rehabilitation of drugs in Florida in 2021 and then ended up working at the facility after former Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cubanwill help you get your life back.
Cuban, who picked up West at a gas station in September 2020 After photos circulated of West begging at a Dallas intersection, he was one of several people at the NBA who tried to help West at the time.
West averaged 9.7 points and 3.7 assists per game over eight seasons in the NBA while playing for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. His last season as a professional was in 2011-12, precisely with the Mavs.
