Suns forward Michael Beasley has run-in with the law

[Brian in Mesa]

Suns forward Michael Beasley has run-in with the law

http://arizonasports.com/41/1607556/Suns-Michael-Beasley-has-runin-with-the-law#sthash.yC8OajU2.dpuf

According to a report obtained through a FOIA request, it has been learned that Suns forward Michael Beasley, on January 25, was pulled over by Scottsdale Police due to speeding down Scottsdale Road at about 1:10 a.m.

He was cited for driving with a suspended license, driving with excessive speed, driving with expired registration and failure to display a license plate on the rear of the vehicle. Driving with a suspended license and excessive speeding are criminal traffic violations, whereas driving with expired registration and failure to display a license plate are civil traffic violations.

The report states the officer placed Beasley in handcuffs and arrested him, but decided to release him at the scene due to his cooperation.

Beasley is scheduled to appear in court on February 11, 2013.

According to police, the officer originally noticed the 2009 Mercedes did not have a license plate and saw no sign of a temporary tag in the window.

The report says the vehicle was heading south and was paced at around 71 MPH near E. Doubletree Ranch, and after using the radar gun to confirm the rate of speed, the officer "initiated a traffic stop on the subject vehicle." The posted speed limit was 45 MPH.

From there it was learned that Beasley, 24, was the driver. There were passengers in the car with him.

The police report states Beasley was handcuffed at 1:37 a.m. and brought to the patrol vehicle. The officer determined that based on Beasley's height he was not going to fit well in the back seat of the car.

Around 2:00 a.m., the report states, the officer told Beasley that since he was cooperative he would "cut him a small break" and cite him and release him from the scene instead of taking him to jail.

 

[BC867]

Oh, $hit, here we go again. Another instant millionaire getting himself in trouble.

Did the cops cut him slack because of his height or because he is a local celebrity. Except on this board, of course.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Not a good sign, especially the driving with a suspended license part. I'm all for giving him every possible chance to succeed on the court but it's hard to talk yourself into believing he's maturing when you read this kind of stuff. I don't have a problem with the Officer sending him home, I have a huge problem with going 26 MPH over the posted limit at 1:37 AM on a suspended license.

Steve

 

[devilalum]

This just re-enforces the perception that he is a total idiot.

 

[Phrazbit]

This is totally shocking...

 

[Dr. Jones]

This just re-enforces the perception that he is a total idiot.

And that athletes receive preferential treatment.

 

[Mainstreet]

As the police released him it sounds like neither alcohol or drugs was involved. This part of it is refreshing although no one condones violating the law. I wonder how many people in such circumstances are arrested and detained. My thoughts are not many.

 

[SweetD]

LOL I go faster than that everyday. But not having a plate and other stuff, I am sure it comes from not having a license.

 

[JS22]

LOL I go faster than that everyday. But not having a plate and other stuff, I am sure it comes from not having a license.

 

[Phrazbit]

LOL I go faster than that everyday. But not having a plate and other stuff, I am sure it comes from not having a license.

In a 45 mph zone?

 

[Bayless2Budinger]

This has been blown out of proportion by the local radio guys and everyone looking for any sort of story.

He was speeding: Happens every day to plenty of people. That specific road is pretty much a freeway. No big deal, players get speeding tickets all the time without any stories.

He had a suspended license: Well his Florida license is valid but his Arizona one got suspended for not showing up to court for another traffic offense. That was not very smart to not show up but is it really that big of a deal.

Arrested: No he was cited and they released him on scene. This happens in every city, every single day. It's up to the specific officer. It shows ZERO special treatment. If his license was suspended due to a DUI, then he might have been taken in but that wasn't the case.

Gun: It's legal and says nothing that he had it in his car. He let the officer know which is the only thing required by law.

So what's the ****ing big deal? Why are the local radio guys obsessed with him? Gambo has a hard-on for any missed play or mishap that Beasley ever has but has 4-5 tickets in the past few years. Responsible driver eh? Let's judge.

 

[SweetD]

In a 45 mph zone?

Yep I have a really bad lead foot.

Also I was one month off from having a suspended license, but luckily got to take the class. It is about how many points you get over a 3 year time. I am spreading them out more often now.

 

[BC867]

He was speeding: Happens every day to plenty of people. That specific road is pretty much a freeway. No big deal, players get speeding tickets all the time without any stories.

He had a suspended license: Well his Florida license is valid but his Arizona one got suspended for not showing up to court for another traffic offense. That was not very smart to not show up but is it really that big of a deal.

Such is the price of fame. How about if he retires and gets a job validating tickets at the turnstyle or spends game nights scalping tickets a block away. Then they wouldn't be following it in the Press.

He can't have it both ways.

 

[Phrazbit]

This has been blown out of proportion by the local radio guys and everyone looking for any sort of story.

He was speeding: Happens every day to plenty of people. That specific road is pretty much a freeway. No big deal, players get speeding tickets all the time without any stories.

He had a suspended license: Well his Florida license is valid but his Arizona one got suspended for not showing up to court for another traffic offense. That was not very smart to not show up but is it really that big of a deal.

Arrested: No he was cited and they released him on scene. This happens in every city, every single day. It's up to the specific officer. It shows ZERO special treatment. If his license was suspended due to a DUI, then he might have been taken in but that wasn't the case.

Gun: It's legal and says nothing that he had it in his car. He let the officer know which is the only thing required by law.

So what's the ****ing big deal? Why are the local radio guys obsessed with him? Gambo has a hard-on for any missed play or mishap that Beasley ever has but has 4-5 tickets in the past few years. Responsible driver eh? Let's judge.

Driving on a suspended license is no small deal and is something that in virtually typically will get you arrested. I am not saying Beasley needed to be arrested, but the officer in this case would have been well within his authority to send Beasley to the clink for the remainder of the evening. And it sounds like Beasley would have gone in if not for his height.

Maybe his new idiotic hair-do provided the final few centimeters to earn the cops sympathies.

As for the media's coverage... Beasley is already on his 3rd chance in the league. His reputation around basketball is dreadful. Lazy, immature and stupid. A player with his history needs to walk a finer line than most guys, and when they dont this is what happens.

 

[wagon mound 464]

Is it legal to carry a gun in the vehicle, in a closed storage compartment, with one in the chamber? Just asking.....


If that was me with the same possible charges laying out during the stop, I'm sure I'd be spending the next 10 hours down at the Sheriff's hotel, enjoying the Ladmo Bag sack breakfast. Beez was cut some great slack on that one. He best get his crap together fairly soon in life, or he'll be on the outside looking in, and wondering why.

 

[taz02]

Yes it's legal as long as you are not on an Indian reservation.

If his intelligence wasn't already in question it would be much less of a story. I found it interesting that the radio guys said the suns were unaware of the incident.

Also along the lines of preferential treatment, it seems convenient that his name was spelled wrong on the official "arrest" record. This is very rare and makes it nearly impossible to discover without a tip from someone.

The suns effort and commitment to such a sketchy player is a testament to their overall dysfunction.....

 

[JCSunsfan]

Good grief. He wasnt doing drugs, he wasnt drunk. He didn't brandish a gun. He didn't resist in any way. He didn't shoot anyone.

We've had players do much, much worse here. He drives too fast and he is too disorganized (or had a schedule conflict, or had someone who forgot to take care of a previous ticket).

 

[Superbone]

Also along the lines of preferential treatment, it seems convenient that his name was spelled wrong on the official "arrest" record. This is very rare and makes it nearly impossible to discover without a tip from someone.

Was it spelled "Beastley"?

 

[slinslin]

this does not seem to be a big deal..

 

[Zobaczcie suki]

The Suns luck continues. Had Beasley been playing for the Trailblazers, they would have found a bag of pot in his car.