On June 7, former NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested in Covington, Kentucky, for allegedly being publicly intoxicated. According to police body camera footage obtained by TMZ Sports, the incident began when officers approached Jones to question him about a nearby bar altercation.
Instead of cooperating, Jones quickly became confrontational, speaking loudly and attempting to walk away. Although he momentarily calmed down to explain his side of the story—claiming he and his friends had an argument with a bar employee—he tried to leave again, prompting his arrest.
Jones Escalates in Custody, Hurls Insults and Allegedly Assaults Police Officer
After being taken into custody, Jones continued to act belligerently. He yelled obscenities at the officers, repeatedly cursed them out, and questioned why he was being singled out.
While seated in the police car, his aggressive behavior escalated as he hurled profanities like “shut the f–k up” and “suck my d–k,” and insulted officers by calling them “stupid” and “coward.” His lack of cooperation persisted despite officers informing him he was being investigated for a disturbance.
Pacman Jones (NFL)The situation grew more intense once Jones was inside the jail. Video footage shows him attempting to physically strike an officer with his elbow, and one officer is heard saying, “my lip is bleeding,” suggesting Jones made contact.
Following the incident, Jones was formally charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and assaulting a police officer. He was booked into Kenton County Jail at 1:51 a.m. and later pleaded not guilty during a court appearance on June 11.
Agent Defends Jones Amid Ongoing Legal Troubles and Pattern of Repeated Arrests
Despite the seriousness of the charges and the video evidence, neither Jones nor his representatives have made a public statement specifically about the footage. However, his agent, Peter Schaffer, defended Jones’ actions, stating that his client did “nothing wrong” and was merely exercising his rights by asking why he was being detained.
Schaffer further criticized the police conduct, calling it an example of “overzealous policing” and accusing the officers of undermining constitutional protections.
This arrest is not an isolated incident in Jones’ history. The former All-Pro cornerback, who was drafted sixth overall in 2005 and enjoyed a 12-year NFL career, has had multiple legal run-ins. He was previously suspended for the entire 2007 season and part of 2008 for violating the NFL’s conduct policy.
In addition, Jones was arrested after attending the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight in November 2023 on similar charges. Earlier that same year, he was also taken into custody at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct, and terroristic threatening.
