Terence “Bud” Crawford, the newly crowned world super middleweight boxing champion, found himself in a challenging situation when he was pulled over by the police in his hometown of Omaha, NE, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The authorities stopped Crawford’s vehicle due to suspected reckless driving and discovered a firearm on the floor, which belonged to one of Crawford’s companions.
Crawford, who was in town to celebrate his recent victory over Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas and his 38th birthday, was promptly identified by the officers during the incident. The Omaha police department confirmed that Mayor John Ewing and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer were aware of a video circulating on social media related to the traffic stop involving Crawford. An internal affairs investigation has been authorized by Chief Schmaderer in response to the situation.
The police officers observed the vehicle being driven recklessly in the downtown area before conducting a traffic stop. Upon noticing the firearm in the car, all occupants, including Crawford and his companions, were asked to exit the vehicle for safety reasons. Crawford was issued a citation for reckless driving after his identity was verified through his driver’s license. One of Crawford’s security team members was also carrying a legal firearm, which was permitted.
Authorities confirmed that all occupants had legal permits to carry firearms, and a police supervisor and lieutenant arrived at the scene at Crawford’s request. Mayor Ewing emphasized the importance of trust between law enforcement and the community and expressed support for a thorough internal investigation to ensure transparency with the public.
Qasim Shabazz, the head of Crawford’s security team, shared his perspective on the incident, mentioning the fear they experienced during the encounter with the police. He described feeling that their lives were in danger, particularly when the officer reacted strongly upon discovering the firearm.
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