Harden Arrested on Misdemeanor Gun Charge in Houston
James Harden arrested on misdemeanor gun charge; court appearance scheduled for June 22.
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James Harden Gun Charge Arrest
NBA guard James Harden was arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor gun charge after police discovered an unconcealed handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop. He was released on bond with a court appearance scheduled for June 22.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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James Harden arrested in Houston on misdemeanor gun charge
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas at approximately 3:40 a.m. on a Saturday morning for carrying a handgun in his vehicle without it being in a holster. An officer spotted the gun in the cup holder of his Mercedes while he was driving behind a police stop. Harden confirmed the gun was his and was booked at Harris County Jail before being released on bond.
James Harden scheduled for court appearance on June 22
James Harden has a court date scheduled for June 22 to address the misdemeanor gun charge. As part of his bond conditions, he is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition or other weapons, and may not possess or use alcohol or drugs. He must also submit to random urinalysis.
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