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Michael Jordan’s son Marcus arrested on cocaine possession
Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Maitland, Florida, on drug charges after his Lamborghini became stuck on railroad tracks. He was charged with possession of cocaine and resisting an officer without violence. Police found the drugs after Jordan was pulled from the vehicle, showing signs of alcohol intoxication.
Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested early Tuesday in Maitland, Florida, on a misdemeanor drug charge after his car was found stranded on railroad tracks just minutes before a commuter train was scheduled to pass. According to online court records, Jordan faces charges of cocaine possession, a second-degree misdemeanor, and resisting an officer without violence, also a misdemeanor.
Details of the Incident
Officers from the Maitland Police Department discovered Jordan’s Lamborghini SUV stuck on the railroad tracks in a suburb of Orlando, Florida. The vehicle’s tires had become embedded in dirt and rocks after repeatedly spinning, rendering it immobile, as detailed in the arrest report. Authorities later learned that Jordan had fled from a traffic stop in a neighboring county before his car was located.
When officers approached Jordan, they detected the smell of alcohol and observed slurred speech and signs of confusion. After instructing him to exit the vehicle, they found a bag in his pants containing a substance that later tested positive for cocaine.
Legal Consequences
Jordan, a former University of Central Florida basketball player, was taken into custody and later released from the Orange County Jail on Tuesday. He declined to speak to reporters following his release. The charges against him highlight the seriousness of the incident, which could have had far more dangerous consequences given the proximity to an active railroad.
A High-Profile Arrest
As the son of one of the most iconic figures in basketball history, Marcus Jordan’s arrest has drawn significant media attention. While he has largely stayed out of the spotlight compared to his father, this incident places him under scrutiny and raises questions about his future.
What’s Next?
Jordan is expected to face legal proceedings for the charges against him. The incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of impaired driving and drug possession, particularly for public figures. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how Jordan will address the situation and what impact it will have on his personal and professional life.
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