Who is Bashaud Breeland? Former NFL star arrested for alleged possession of drugs, guns and stolen car
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Former NFL cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who won the Super Bowl, was arrested this week in connection with alleged possession of illegal substances, firearms and a stolen automobile, according to law enforcement officials.
The incident resulted in Breeland being booked into the Mecklenburg County Jail at approximately 2.12 am on Tuesday, August 8. He faced a total of eight charges, which included possession of a stolen motor vehicle and a stolen firearm.
Law enforcement documents referenced by TMZ indicated that the estimated value of the drugs seized during the incident amounted to approximately $7,000. The sequence of events leading to Breeland's arrest initiated when he was pulled over around 3.05 pm on Monday, August 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the aforementioned documents.
Reportedly, law enforcement officers allegedly discovered that the 2020 Mercedes-Benz being operated by Breeland had been reported as stolen from Florida. In addition, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of two AR-15s and two AK-47s.
The police documents further suggested that during the search, officers also uncovered roughly 5.45 pounds of suspected marijuana and approximately 62 grams of suspected mushrooms.
Records from the Mecklenburg County Jail website revealed that Breeland spent a relatively brief period of time in custody, with his release occurring at 4:40 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8.
Who is Bashuad Breeland?
Breeland is a professional American football player who primarily played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and accrued a notable eight-year career in the NFL, initially commencing with the Washington Football Team. He later embarked on a stint with the Green Bay Packers for a single season before joining the Kansas City Chiefs.
With the Chiefs, Breeland secured victory in Super Bowl LIV in 2020, triumphing over the San Francisco 49ers. Notably, he started 11 regular-season games for the Chiefs and participated in all three postseason games during that championship-winning campaign.
In the subsequent phases of his NFL journey, Breeland concluded his career by spending his final season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, an episode that concluded unfavorably due to reports of his involvement in a confrontation with both coaches and teammates. Residing in Charlotte, he has expressed his desire for an opportunity to rejoin the Panthers.
However, his history encompasses legal entanglements and suspensions. In 2020, Breeland faced a four-game suspension from Chiefs' participation due to a violation of the NFL's policy and program concerning substance abuse. Furthermore, during his tenure with the Washington football team, he experienced a suspension in 2015 as well.
