Delonte West Arrested on Robbery and Assault Charges

Former NBA guard Delonte West was arrested on December 21, 2024, in Belle Haven, Virginia, on charges of robbery and assault after allegedly taking $23 from a victim during an altercation.

Authorities responded to a call from an individual who reported being robbed and assaulted in the 5900 block of Richmond Highway. The caller stated that the suspect had fled the scene but remained nearby. Officers arrived and located the individual across the street, where the victim identified West as the perpetrator. West, 42, was taken into custody without further incident. Local officials noted that they were familiar with West due to prior encounters related to his legal history. Court records list the charges as assault and battery, as well as robbery by force. He was released the same day on a $1,000 recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in Fairfax County court on March 16, 2025.

West's attorney, Brandon R. Sloane, issued a statement expressing confidence in the case's resolution. "We're aware of the allegations and are confident that in time this case will show itself to be one of things not being as they initially appear," Sloane said. He added that West has used the process to...