It’s been a few days since Marcus Jordan’s arrest, and the 34-year-old athlete has finally broken his silence. Marcus, the second child of the iconic Michael Jordan, made the news on Tuesday, February 4, when he was arrested for cocaine possession and driving under the influence. While being arrested, he also struggled with the police, leading them to add it to his charges. Michael Jordan’s heir addressed his arrest on Thursday and thanked everyone concerned.
Marcus Jordan Addresses His Arrest
Marcus Jordan reacted to the news of his arrest for the first time on Thursday, February 6, on his Instagram Stories. He wrote:
“I appreciate everyone reaching out. I’m focusing on @trophyroomstore right now and won’t be making any comments on recent media stories and my personal life,” referring to his Orlando-based boutique dedicated to his dad, Michael Jordan’s career. “I sincerely appreciate your concerns & thank you for your kind understanding.”
Marcus Jordan Arrested For DUI and Drug Possession
Onsite reported that Marcus was coming from a nightclub when he ran into trouble on Tuesday morning. According to jail records, he was booked for drug possession, DUI, property damage, and resisting arrest in Orange County on February 4. Marcus fled a traffic stop initiated by the Seminole County Sheriff’s deputies but got stuck on railroad tracks shortly afterward. Officers of the Maitland Police Department found his blue Lamborghini around 1 am. They then asked him to exit the car to keep him safe.
Body cam footage from the incident showed an officer telling Marcus to get out of the car because “a train was coming by.” The former UCF Knights Men’s basketball player replied, “I know, that’s why I’m trying to get the f*** out of here.” He also mentioned his father’s name and claimed he made a wrong turn.
“I’m not doing anything wrong. I’m just trying to get home,” he said. “The last thing I wanted to do is put my car on the tracks, obviously, it’s a $330,000 car. Why would I want to be on the tracks?” he added.
Marcus Jordan Asked For Mariah Carey Song During Arrest
One of the officers who arrested Marcus detected he was drunk. He noticed that the former athlete had “slurred speech” and was disoriented. His eyes were also “red bloodshot,” and “glassy.” Officers searched the businessman’s car and found a plastic bag with a powdery substance that turned out to be cocaine. Marcus told the police his blood alcohol content level was under the legal .08, but he refused to provide breath samples for analysis.
Meanwhile, the police car also got stronger with the “odor of an alcoholic beverage” as the basketball player was being transported to the center. The arrest report also revealed that Marcus Jordan “would get agitated and irritated quickly” as he spoke with the police. Moreover, he sang to the DUI center and called his arrest a “joke.” Marcus also requested a Mariah Carey song at some point, saying, “Can’t you play some holiday music,” he allegedly said. “Play some Mariah Carey up in this (expletive).
Marcus Jordan’s arrest led many to worry about him and his family. However, he was released on Tuesday after his bond was set for $4,000. Meanwhile, his statement addressing his arrest has not satisfied fans who believe he should be in therapy and rehab.
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