NBA player Dillon Brooks, who is from Mississauga, Ont., was arrested early Friday morning in Arizona on “suspicion of driving under the influence,” police say.
In an email to CP24, the Scottsdale Police Department says officers conducted a traffic stop at around 1 a.m. near Scottsdale Road, just south of Thunderbird Road in Scottsdale, after observing traffic violations.
Police say the driver was identified as 30-year-old Dillon Brooks.
After an investigation, Brooks was arrested at approximately 1:33 a.m.
He was transported to the Scottsdale City Jail and released after the booking process was completed at around 3:30 a.m.
Police say any charges will ultimately be determined by the city prosecutor’s office.
CP24 has reached out for comment from the agency representing Brooks but has not heard back at this time.
Brooks is a member of the Phoenix Suns and is in his 9th NBA season. He has been out of the lineup after undergoing surgery on a broken hand last week.
In a statement, the organization said: “we are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information,” the Suns noted. “We have no further comment at this time.”
With files from The Canadian Press...
