NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas early Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court documents.

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A charging document filed in Texas states that Harden he taken into custody at approximately 3:40 a.m. after an officer observed a handgun in plain view inside his vehicle. Harden had “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” carried the weapon, the document states.

The circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately clear.

Harden was released from custody following his arrest. As conditions of his bond, he has been ordered to refrains from possessing any weapons and from consuming alcohol or drugs and must submit to random urine tests, according to court documents.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Harden’s agent did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.