NBA star Cameron Payne arrested for fake-naming himself as Terry Johnson in encounter with cop
Cameron Payne, an NBA player, was reportedly detained by police in June after a dispute with his girlfriend at his home in Arizona. When police arrived, the couple claimed they no longer needed assistance, but officers required Payne’s personal information to close the incident.
Payne refused to cooperate, providing a false name, “Terry Johnson,” which led to his arrest. According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Cameron Payne persisted in his dishonesty, even after being warned that he would be arrested if he continued to lie.
The incident began when Payne called the police to his home following a dispute with his girlfriend. However, by the time authorities arrived, the situation had been resolved, and the couple no longer required assistance.
Cameron Payne was arrested for allegedly refusing to give officers his real name during a police investigation, per @TMZ_Sports
He told officers that his name was “Terry Johnson.”
"If you want to arrest me for giving you a fake name, congratulations." pic.twitter.com/1lzD8wYz7p
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 2, 2024Payne, 29, played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers last season (is still a 76er). The incident has raised concerns about Payne’s behavior and potential legal issues.
Fans react to Cameron Payne’s arrest over false name
Fans of NBA player Cameron Payne are reeling after news broke of his arrest in June. The news has left many in the basketball community stunned, with fans taking to social media to express their disbelief and disappointment.
Here are some of the reactions on social media:
Cam Payne will forever be known to me as Terry Johnson
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) July 2, 2024Millions of people know this nigga name and he still faked it?💀
— 13 (@LandOfBam) July 2, 2024Not only should he be set free, but the arresting officers should be suspended without pay effective immediately. Insane abuse of power & most likely racial profiling. A lawsuit should also be on the table.
— J. Mulholland (@MulhollandL0ver) July 2, 2024Lebron told this man “stay humble”
— BeastBron💜💛 (@bronisabeast) July 2, 2024Despite the backlash, Payne still has a strong base of support among fans. Many are choosing to focus on his talent and contributions to the sport, rather than his personal struggles and as the situation continues to unfold, fans will be watching closely to see how Payne responds to this setback.
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