# Arrest of J. R. Smith in Texas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-of-j-r-smith-in-texas
> Updated: 2026-10-02T19:06:26.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

Former NBA player J. R. Smith was arrested in Hunt County, Texas, following a warrant issued by the Southlake Police Department. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop near Royse City after an automated license plate reader alerted officers to the active warrant.

Smith faces a misdemeanor charge of ‘assault causing bodily injury family violence.’ A criminal complaint alleges that Smith ‘intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly’ caused bodily injury to a woman with whom he had a dating relationship or who was a member of his household by ‘hitting, grabbing or pushing’ her with his hand.

After being taken into custody, Smith was released from the Hunt County Detention Center after posting a $5,000 bond. His attorney stated that Smith is ‘presumed innocent’ and intends to address the matter in court.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: J. R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charges

Former NBA star J. R. Smith was arrested in Texas on a misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury family violence following allegations of hitting or pushing a woman.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j-r-smith-arrested-in-texas-on-assault-charges

### 2026-09-29: J. R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charges

Two-time NBA champion J. R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on charges of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jr-smith-arrested-in-texas-on-assault-charges

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