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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Omaha police order boxing champ Terrance Crawford out of vehicle at gunpoint
Omaha police ordered champion boxer Terence Bud Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving early Sunday, hours after his hometown held a parade to celebrate his victory over Canelo Alvarez two weeks ago.A video circulating on social media showed a portion of the traffic stop. Police Chief Todd Schmaderer ordered an internal affairs investigation, a move Mayor John Ewing said he supported.According to a new…
Terence Crawford, who recently won Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision, was held by a policeman who pointed a gun at him during a traffic control.wf_cms.rss.read_more
Police ticket boxing champ Crawford for reckless driving, order him out of vehicle at gunpoint
Omaha police ordered champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving early Sunday, hours after his hometown held a parade to celebrate his victory over Canelo Alvarez two weeks ago.
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Omaha police ticket boxing champ Crawford for reckless driving, order him out of vehicle at gunpoint
Omaha police ordered champion champion boxer Terence Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving.
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