Pat Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, found himself in legal trouble over the weekend in Texas, facing a DWI charge for the third time or more, according to official records. The incident led to his booking into the Smith County Jail in Tyler, marking another chapter in his history of similar offenses.
This arrest follows a previous DWI charge in 2018, to which Mahomes Sr. pleaded guilty, resulting in a 40-day jail sentence. Additionally, he encountered legal issues in 2014 for possessing an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, a charge that concluded with a fine.
The timing of Mahomes Sr.’s latest legal issue comes as his son, Patrick, prepares to lead the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs are on the verge of potentially securing back-to-back Super Bowl titles, a feat last accomplished by the New England Patriots in the early 2000s. Mahomes Sr. has been an active participant in his son’s playoff journey, celebrating the Chiefs’ AFC Championship victory on the field with the team and fans alike.
The Chiefs are set to face off against the 49ers on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, adding a layer of personal challenge for Patrick Mahomes as he heads into one of the most significant games of his career, amid his father’s legal situation.