US EditionOmaha police ticket boxing champ Crawford for reckless driving, order him out of vehicle at gunpoint
Police observed a firearm during the stop and cited Crawford for reckless driving; all occupants were ordered out at gunpoint, prompting an internal affairs review.
- Early Sunday morning near a live music venue, Omaha police pulled over boxer Terence 'Bud' Crawford around 1:30 a.m. after seeing erratic driving and subsequently filed a reckless driving charge against him.
- The traffic stop followed a day of celebrations including Crawford's 38th birthday party and a city parade honoring his recent unanimous decision win over Canelo Alvarez to become undisputed super middleweight champion.
- During the stop, officers noticed firearms on the driver's side floorboard and directed Crawford and the three other passengers to exit the car while keeping their hands visible; subsequent checks confirmed that all firearms were legally possessed, including one carried by a member of Crawford's security detail.
- Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer announced a full internal affairs investigation to ensure transparency and emphasized the critical importance of trust between law enforcement and the community.
- The incident cast a somber note on a day of honor, prompting city officials to seek answers while reaffirming the need for safety and respect for all Omaha residents.
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By George Ramsay, CNN Renowned boxing champion Terence “Bud” Crawford was forced from his vehicle at gunpoint and issued a reckless driving ticket, police said, just hours after participating in a victory parade in his honor in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. According to a press release from Omaha police, the incident occurred early Sunday morning and has prompted an internal affairs investigation. On Saturday, Crawford attended a celebratory …
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Source: Steve Marcus / Getty Coming off the high of a highly publicized boxing win, Terence Crawford found himself in the midst of an unfortunate run-in with the police. Ironically, it was hours after a celebratory parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, when someone sitting in his backseat caught Crawford, who was driving, getting pulled over by the police. The video shows the officer pointing a gun at Crawford and instructing him to get out…
Omaha Cops Held Terence Crawford At Gunpoint During Traffic Stop
Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford found himself in an unexpected situation just hours after being celebrated with a parade in his honor. According to Omaha police, Crawford was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. Sunday for alleged reckless driving. In a video posted to social media, the boxer can be seen stepping out of his vehicle with both hands raised. Another person inside the car can be heard saying, “I’m not reaching …
Boxer Terence Crawford held at gunpoint during traffic stop, police say
Renowned boxing champion Terence “Bud” Crawford was ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint and given a citation for reckless driving, police said, just hours after a victory parade in his honor in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
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