Ty Lawson arrested for shoplifting at Colorado liquor store
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Former NBA guard Ty Lawson was arrested on July 16 for shoplifting at a liquor store in Castle Rock, Colorado. Lawson allegedly took a bottle of Tito's vodka and was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. The store owner observed Lawson stumbling, prompting her to contact law enforcement. Lawson's friend, who was with him, was detained but later released. He now faces a theft charge for an amount under $300. This incident adds to the history of legal troubles Lawson has experienced, including multiple DUI charges and rehabilitation for alcohol addiction.
- •Lawson was arrested for shoplifting on July 16, 2026.
- •He allegedly stole a bottle of Tito's vodka.
- •Officers noted he appeared intoxicated at the scene.
- •His friend was briefly detained but released without charges.
- •Lawson has a history of legal issues linked to alcohol.
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"Former NBA guard Ty Lawson was arrested in Colorado last week after police say he stole a bottle of vodka from a liquor store before verbally abusing an officer during his arrest. According to police documents obtained by TMZ, the former Denver Nuggets point guard was arrested on July 16 in Castle Rock after allegedly […]
"Ty Lawson was arrested for shoplifting at a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, on July 16, and the former NBA guard was reportedly intoxicated during the incident. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX31, Lawson allegedly stole a bottle…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 10:55 PMFormer NBA Guard Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Vodka, Calling Officer ‘White B–ch’
Former NBA guard Ty Lawson was arrested in Colorado last week after police say he stole a bottle of vodka from a liquor store before verbally abusing an officer during his arrest. According to police documents obtained by TMZ, the former Denver Nuggets point guard was arrested on July 16 in Castle Rock after allegedly […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 3:43 AMFormer Nuggets guard Ty Lawson arrested for shoplifting liquor store
Ty Lawson was arrested for shoplifting at a store in Castle Rock, Colorado, on July 16, and the former NBA guard was reportedly intoxicated during the incident. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by FOX31, Lawson allegedly stole a bottle…
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