Patrick Mahomes Sr. tried to make use of his son’s title to get out of his DWI cease earlier this yr … with police video — obtained by TMZ Sports activities — exhibiting the elder Mahomes inform cops a number of instances that an arrest would probably price the Chiefs star and his staff Tremendous Bowl LVIII.
All of it occurred again on Feb. 3 — after authorities in Tyler, Texas pulled over Mahomes Sr. following allegations he was driving a white four-door Genesis that did not have up to date registration.
Initially, Mahomes Sr. — carrying a hat along with his son’s branding on it in addition to a “Kansas City Vs. Everybody” sweatshirt — was cooperative and cordial with cops. The police video exhibits he handed over all the info and paperwork that officers needed — and he even handed alongside an open can of Coors Mild that he had in his heart console cupholder.
You’ll be able to see within the footage, he additionally admitted to consuming “a couple beers” previous to getting behind the wheel — and through ensuing discipline sobriety testing, he remained well mannered.
Nevertheless, as soon as cops slapped the cuffs on him after he appeared to stumble his approach by means of the checks … his demeanor notably shifted.
Mahomes Sr. might be heard on the officer’s physique digicam asking, “Are y’all serious?” … earlier than he instructed them, “I’m supposed to be going to the Super Bowl to watch my son play football, and this is what we’re doing?”
Seconds later, after he was positioned right into a squad automotive … he made repeated pleas for cops to let him go for the sake of his son and the quarterback’s upcoming Feb. 11 championship sport towards the 49ers.
“Can I say one thing?” Mahomes Sr. requested. “My son is getting ready to play in the f***ing Super Bowl, OK? Just listen to me. I am not drunk. I promise you. I’ve had some drinks. But he can’t have this right now. Listen, this can’t happen.”
Mahomes Sr. might be heard telling his arresting officer minutes later, “Dude. This is crazy. My son is getting ready to play in the f***ing Super Bowl and I’m doing interviews — five or six a day. And then, now, this s***’s going to be on the news which is going to f*** with him, and it’s probably going to f*** him up.”
“And he probably won’t win the Super Bowl. But that’s fine. If that’s what y’all want to do, that’s good.”
Regardless of all of Mahomes Sr.’s efforts, legislation enforcement nonetheless took him to a close-by jail … the place officers alleged blood checks confirmed he had a BAC of .23.
The 54-year-old was finally launched hours after the arrest … and he did attend the Massive Recreation in Las Vegas later that week, the place he was in a position to see his son beat San Francisco in an time beyond regulation thriller.
Nevertheless, Mahomes Sr. was charged with a felony rely of DWI third or extra — and he ultimately acquired a five-year probation sentence after reaching a deal with prosecutors late in the summertime.
Following his sentencing, Mahomes Sr. instructed reporters the arrest was “an eye-opener” for him — and he “hasn’t had a drink since.”
