Pacman Jones Arrested, Charged With Assaulting Police Officer

Former NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones was reportedly arrested on Saturday (June 7) in Cincinnati.

ESPN reported that the 41-year-old ex-defensive back was booked into the Kenton County jail just before 2 a.m. The Covington Police Department charged him with alcohol intoxication in a public place, assault of a police officer or a probation officer, and disorderly conduct.

Jones posted a $10,000 bond and left the station around 11:30 a.m. that same day.

Jones’ agent, Peter Schaffer, released a statement on his behalf.

“The recent arrest of Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system,” the statement reads. “Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained—a fundamental question that every citizen should be allowed to ask without fear of retaliation.

“Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault and then shifted to public intoxication (which, in itself, is not a crime in many jurisdictions unless it leads to dangerous behavior), and finally settled on disorderly conduct—simply for asking why he was being detained,” the statement continues. “This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights.”

Jones’ latest arrest means this is his third year in a row that he’s been arrested for public intoxication. This also makes it at least the fourth time that he’s been arrested since 2021. Schaffer’s statement references his past arrests and how he believes they will shape people's perception of this latest one.

“Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct,” Schaffer wrote. “The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement—often stemming from minor incidents—only reinforces the need for accountability in policing.

“Enough is enough. People should not be arrested for asking questions, and police should not be allowed to fabricate charges simply because they don’t like the tone of a conversation,” Schaffer continued. “This type of behavior erodes trust in law enforcement and undermines justice. Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.”

Schaffer ended the statement by calling for a “full and transparent review” of the arrest.