Adam “Pacman” Jones Arrested in Cincinnati for Assault, intoxication

Updated June 7, 2025

Adam “Pacman” Jones, the former NFL defensive back, was taken into ⁣custody early Saturday ⁤in the cincinnati area. According to court documents, the arrest occurred in covington, Kentucky, just across the Ohio River from cincinnati.

Jones, 41, was booked into⁢ Kenton County jail ‍around 2 a.m., facing charges of alcohol intoxication in ⁢a⁣ public place, disorderly conduct, and assault of a police ⁢officer. He secured his release at ⁢approximately 11:30 a.m. after posting ⁢a $10,000 bond. ⁢Details surrounding the incident that⁣ lead to the arrest ‍of the former Cincinnati Bengals player have not yet been released.

This incident marks at least the fourth time since 2021 that Jones has been arrested. public intoxication charges have been ⁤filed ‍against him in three consecutive⁢ years. His history includes a 2023 incident where he was removed from a flight at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and‍ charged with alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct, and terroristic threatening, according to the AP.

Last year, Jones was arrested in Arlington, Texas, for public intoxication and assaulting a peace officer during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing event.The most serious incident occurred in 2021 when⁣ Jones pleaded no contest to two‍ counts of misdemeanor assault for an altercation‍ at a cincinnati bar, resulting in ⁤an 18-day jail sentence.

Jones, a first-round pick in the 2005⁣ NFL draft, played 12 seasons in the NFL, including eight with the⁢ Cincinnati Bengals. He earned All-Pro honors as a kick returner in 2014 and⁤ was selected for the Pro Bowl as a cornerback ⁤in 2015.

What’s next

Further details regarding the circumstances of Jones’ arrest are⁤ expected to emerge⁣ as the Covington police Department continues its investigation. The legal proceedings will determine the consequences Jones will face for the current charges.