Arenas misses court date, warrant out for arrest

[BernieSki]

What is he thinking?

MIAMI -- Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas missed a court hearing Tuesday for his arraignment on a disorderly conduct charge, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Neither Arenas, who had been out on $1,000 bond, nor his attorney showed up for the morning arraignment. Circuit Judge Samuel Slom issued a bench warrant for the player's arrest and set a $2,000 bond.

Assistant State Attorney Kerrie Crockett said Arenas would have been eligible for pretrial diversion. The Wizards didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

Arenas, the Wizards' leading scorer, was arrested during Memorial Day weekend in Miami Beach.

Police said Washington teammate Awvee Storey had been blocking traffic in the middle of a busy street when an officer told him to get back to the sidewalk. Storey did not get out of the street, and the officer arrested him and charged him with failure to obey a command.

While police were arresting Storey, Arenas got out of a vehicle and walked toward the arresting officers. An officer told Arenas to get back in his vehicle, but he refused, saying he wanted to stand next to his teammate. The officer took Arenas into custody and he was charged.

There was no court hearing for Storey listed in records Tuesday.

A bench warrant is issued for those who have violated a court order.

[REDEEMEDSKIN]

I read in the Times that he's considering opting out of his contract with the Wiz, due to all the drama surrounding the coaching staff...

I think he's trying to force the Wizards' hand.

[Jake]

I read in the Times that he's considering opting out of his contract with the Wiz, due to all the drama surrounding the coaching staff...

I think he's trying to force the Wizards' hand.

That's kind of along the lines of what I was thinking.

That would suck if he left and Tejada got traded. It would be bad vibes for this area.

[Jake]

Warrant Cancelled

[Visions of Porti]

Though i dont completely agree with the way gilbert is handling the situation, I can't blame him for putting pressure on the Wizards front office. The last thing he wants (or any of us want) is the front office to become complacent with just making the playoffs. He wants to win an NBA championship and he needs a superior supporting cast in order to do so. I think Grunfeld will make the right moves and keep Gilbert happy.

Though I love Antwane and all he's done for the 'Kids, I wouldnt mind seeing him traded for a younger, more defensive oriented player.

[1niksder]

What is he thinking?

MIAMI -- Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas missed a court hearing Tuesday for his arraignment on a disorderly conduct charge, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Neither Arenas, who had been out on $1,000 bond, nor his attorney showed up for the morning arraignment. Circuit Judge Samuel Slom issued a bench warrant for the player's arrest and set a $2,000 bond.

Assistant State Attorney Kerrie Crockett said Arenas would have been eligible for pretrial diversion. The Wizards didn't immediately return a phone call seeking comment.

Arenas, the Wizards' leading scorer, was arrested during Memorial Day weekend in Miami Beach.

Police said Washington teammate Awvee Storey had been blocking traffic in the middle of a busy street when an officer told him to get back to the sidewalk. Storey did not get out of the street, and the officer arrested him and charged him with failure to obey a command.

While police were arresting Storey, Arenas got out of a vehicle and walked toward the arresting officers. An officer told Arenas to get back in his vehicle, but he refused, saying he wanted to stand next to his teammate. The officer took Arenas into custody and he was charged.

There was no court hearing for Storey listed in records Tuesday.

A bench warrant is issued for those who have violated a court order.

This whole arrest deal is bogus, over 500 people were arrested that weekend all for the same thing (not moving quick enough for the cops when asked to move out of the street) A lot of well known people were in that 500+.

[JansenFan]

What is it with Miami police and Washington sports personalities?

[BernieSki]

Now that all of this Arenas stuff looks like it has been cleared up, lets see what kind of wizardry Grunfeld can create tonight. I have the feeling that a trade is in the works. ( player and our #1 pick for a frontline player).