Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford found himself in an unexpected situation just hours after being celebrated with a parade in his honor.
According to Omaha police, Crawford was pulled over around 1:30 a.m. Sunday for alleged reckless driving. In a video posted to social media, the boxer can be seen stepping out of his vehicle with both hands raised. Another person inside the car can be heard saying, “I’m not reaching for no gun.”
Authorities say officers spotted a firearm on the driver’s side floorboard and ordered all four passengers out of the car at gunpoint. Police later confirmed the weapon belonged to a member of Crawford’s security team and that all occupants were legally permitted to carry. Crawford, who was identified as the driver, was cited for reckless driving.
Video footage from Tik Tok shows OPD pulling over Terence “Bud” Crawford last night.
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Mayor John Ewing issued the following statement:
“My statement on Bud Crawford traffic stop:
I learned Omaha police pulled over Terence “Bud” Crawford on a traffic stop downtown early this… pic.twitter.com/xfv3a8Q3Wg
Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer issued a joint statement announcing an internal affairs investigation into the stop.
Ewing issued the following statement: “I learned Omaha police pulled over Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford on a traffic stop downtown early this morning. After learning of this, I spoke personally to Bud Crawford. I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important and shows the need to be continuously vigilant about building relationships,” he said.
He continued: “Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has pledged an internal investigation, which I support and want to be full and thorough. We will gather all the facts and be transparent with the public about our findings. Understand that my heart dropped in learning of this end to an otherwise wonderful day and evening celebrating our city’s world boxing champion. We held a great parade and great event at Heartland of America park. The evening birthday party at Steelhouse, which I and members of my team attended, was a showing of joy and pride. Omaha needs to remember this important day as a good one while we seek answers to how it ended.
“Meanwhile, we must ensure that every resident, no matter who they are, feels safe and respected in Omaha.”