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James Harden arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:22 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

James Harden arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston
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James Harden was arrested in Houston early Monday morning for unlawful carrying of a weapon. A representative from the Houston Police Department stated that he was pulled over during a traffic stop around 3 a.m. Harden, who identified himself during the stop, had a handgun in his vehicle that was in plain view and not secured in a holster. He was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. on a misdemeanor charge. Further developments regarding potential consequences or legal proceedings are pending.

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  • •James Harden was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon.
  • •Incident occurred during a traffic stop in downtown Houston.
  • •Harden was taken into custody around 3:41 a.m. on Monday.
  • •The handgun was visible but not in a holster.
  • •He faces one misdemeanor charge related to the incident.
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