Patrick Mahomes' Father Arrested on Suspicion of DWI
The father of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in Texas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Arrest of Patrick Mahomes' Father
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes Sr., was arrested on Saturday night in Tyler, Texas, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to online jail records, Mahomes Sr. is facing a charge of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd Or More, with his bond set at $10,000.
He was released from the Smith County Jail on Sunday afternoon.
Potential Consequences and Previous Arrest
If convicted, the charge Mahomes Sr. is facing carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, in accordance with state law.
This arrest comes just a week before Patrick Mahomes is set to play in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.
Mahomes Sr. had previously pleaded guilty to a DWI arrest in Texas in 2018 and served a sentence of 40 days in jail on weekends.
Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s Baseball Career
Before his arrest, Patrick Mahomes Sr. had a career as a major league pitcher, playing for six teams over 11 seasons from 1992 to 2003.
He had a record of 42-39 with a 5.47 ERA in 308 career games (63 starts) for the Twins, Red Sox, Mets, Rangers, Cubs, and Pirates.
Mahomes Sr. was part of the 1999 NL playoffs with the Mets.
