Incident Overview
Early on Sunday morning, Omaha’s own Terence “Bud” Crawford, who recently secured the title of super middleweight boxing champion, found himself in trouble with the law just hours after a celebratory parade organized in his honor. The traffic incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. when police observed a vehicle being operated recklessly.
Traffic Stop and Legal Consequences
Following a traffic stop, officers discovered a firearm on the floorboard of the driver’s side, leading them to draw their weapons and order all four occupants out of the vehicle. It was confirmed that Crawford was driving the vehicle in question and received a citation for reckless driving. One of his passengers, a member of his security team, was also found to be in possession of a legally carried firearm, clarifying that all of those in the vehicle were licensed to carry.
Police Investigation
The Omaha police department is currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop, with Police Chief Todd Schmaderer announcing an internal investigation following the circulation of video footage on social media. While the video comes from a phone inside Crawford’s vehicle, the police have not yet released any additional footage.
Official Statements
On the same day, Omaha’s Mayor John Ewing and Police Chief Schmaderer issued a statement addressing the incident. They noted that a police supervisor and lieutenant responded to the scene at Crawford’s request, underscoring the seriousness with which the police are taking this matter.
Celebration and Achievements
Crawford, who celebrated his 38th birthday on the day of the incident, has been a focal point of celebration across Nebraska during the past two weeks, particularly after his impressive unanimous decision win over Canelo Alvarez. This victory marked a historic moment in boxing history as Crawford (who currently boasts an unblemished record of 42 wins with 31 knockouts) became the first male boxer in the modern four-belt era to dominate in three weight classes.
Adding to the festivities, Crawford even had the honor of leading the Nebraska football team onto the field wearing a specially designed “168” jersey last Saturday to commemorate his achievements in the 168-pound weight category. Despite the legal issues, his boxing accomplishments have certainly been a source of pride for many in Omaha and beyond.
