Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore found himself under arrest Wednesday evening in Lakewood, a suburb just west of Cleveland. He faces charges related to carrying concealed weapons and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle. The Lakewood police documented the arrest as occurring on the 11700 block of Clifton Boulevard at approximately 6:14 p.m., WBNS reported.
According to the police account, the vehicle in which Lattimore was a passenger was pulled over for expired license plates, among other violations. It was during this stop that officers claimed Lattimore failed to disclose the presence of a firearm in the vehicle when queried, per findings by ABC News. The 29-year-old NFL player was subsequently briefly detained before being released without the requirement of a bond.
The Washington Commanders, notified of the incident involving their player, released a terse statement mentioning, "We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We are in communication with the NFL League Office and have no further comment at this time," as they communicated to NFL.com. Meanwhile, the firm representing Lattimore, FG+G, relayed their remarks to WBNS, "Mr. Lattimore was stopped for expired plates and fully cooperated with law enforcement. Mr. Lattimore is not in custody and has not been charged at this time."
Lattimore's history with the law includes a previous arrest back in March 2021 for carrying a concealed weapon, which was settled with a guilty plea resulting in a first-degree misdemeanor charge and one year of non-reporting probation, as noted by WBNS. This latest arrest occurs as Lattimore is on injured reserve with a torn ACL, sidelining him since a game against the Seattle Seahawks in November 2025.
The professional football player, a former standout at Cleveland's Glenville High School and Ohio State University, has had an illustrious career highlighted by four Pro Bowl selections. Lattimore moved to the Washington Commanders after a significant tenure with the New Orleans Saints, with whom he was drafted in 2017, as detailed in prior NFL.com coverage. The future implications of these legal troubles for his career with the Commanders, who acquired him in a trade during the 2024 NFL season, remain uncertain at this time.
