Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks charged with DUI from March arrest
The Mississauga-born NBA player faces a Class 1 misdemeanour from a traffic stop last spring, with court date set for October 28.
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Dillon Brooks, the Phoenix Suns forward from Mississauga, Ontario, has been charged with a Class 1 misdemeanour for driving under the influence in connection with a March arrest in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Brooks was arrested during a traffic stop on March 6 at roughly 1 a.m., taken to jail for investigation, and released around 3:30 a.m. following the booking process. His court date for the DUI charge is set for October 28.
The 30-year-old is also facing separate misdemeanour charges for reckless driving and speeding related to a January arrest, with a court date of November 9 for those charges.
At the time of the March arrest, Brooks was dealing with a fractured left hand. Last season, he averaged 20.2 points per game — a career high — and signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension during the off-season that keeps him with the Suns through 2030.
"This charge stems from the incident last March," Stacey Mitch, senior vice president of communications for the Suns, said in a statement. "We have addressed the matter with Dillon and have no further comment."
By the numbers
When was Dillon Brooks arrested in Scottsdale for DUI?
Dillon Brooks was arrested on March 6 during a traffic stop at roughly 1 a.m. in Scottsdale, Arizona.
What is Brooks' court date for the DUI charge?
Dillon Brooks' court date for the DUI charge is October 28.
How much did Brooks sign for in his recent contract extension?
Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns during the off-season that keeps him with the team through 2030.
