Newly released footage has revealed a dramatic encounter between Patrick Mahomes’ father, Pat Mahomes Sr., and police officers during his February arrest for driving while intoxicated. The 54-year-old former Major League Baseball player expressed frustration, fearing his arrest would negatively impact his son’s performance in the upcoming Super Bowl.
Mahomes Sr. was taken into custody by the Tyler Police Department on February 3, just eight days before his son, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, led his team to a Super Bowl victory in Las Vegas.
The arrest occurred after officers observed his white Genesis vehicle moving suspiciously slowly along W. Gentry Parkway. Upon pulling him over, they discovered his vehicle’s registration had expired in September 2022 and noticed an open can of beer inside the car.
In the bodycam footage obtained by TMZ, Mahomes Sr. can be heard expressing disbelief at the situation. “Are y’all serious? I’m supposed to be going to the Super Bowl to watch my son play football, and this is what we’re doing?” he exclaimed.
His frustration escalated as he pleaded with the officers, emphasizing the potential impact on his son, Patrick, who was about to play in the biggest game of the year. “Can I say one thing? My son is getting ready to play in the f***ing Super Bowl, OK? Just listen to me. I am not drunk. I promise you. I’ve had some drinks. But he can’t have this right now. Listen, this can’t happen,” Mahomes Sr. said.
Growing increasingly concerned, Mahomes Sr. vented about the pressure he was under with constant media interviews in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. “Dude. This is crazy. My son is getting ready to play in the fing Super Bowl, and I’m doing interviews—five or six a day. And now, this s’s going to be on the news, which is going to f*** with him, and it’s probably going to f*** him up,” he continued. “And he probably won’t win the Super Bowl. But that’s fine. If that’s what y’all want to do, that’s good.”
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Despite his frustration, Mahomes Sr. remained cooperative with the officers before being taken to Smith County Jail, where he was held on a $10,000 bond. Fortunately, he was able to attend the Super Bowl the following weekend, where he watched his son lead the Chiefs to a thrilling 25-22 overtime victory against the San Francisco 49ers, securing his third championship ring.
Mahomes Sr. later faced legal consequences for the February incident, receiving a five-year probation sentence. His son, Patrick Mahomes, was briefly questioned about the arrest leading up to the Super Bowl but remained tight-lipped about the situation. “I can’t go into it too much, but I mean he’s doing good for whatever the situation is,” the Chiefs quarterback told reporters. “It’s a family matter, so I’ll just keep it to the family. That’s all I’m going to say at this point.”
This wasn’t Mahomes Sr.’s only brush with the law in 2023. He was arrested again in June in Texas for driving on a suspended license. However, he has since taken steps toward recovery, marking a significant milestone in his sobriety journey.
In August, Mahomes Sr. celebrated six months of sobriety with an emotional Instagram post, thanking his loved ones for their support.
“I would like to thank my God, wife, family, and friends for 6 months on the sunny side of the road,” Mahomes Sr. wrote in his post. “I know it’s been hard getting to know sober Pat, but it’s well worth it.” He also included a heartfelt message for his wife, Trisha Mahomes, Patrick’s stepmother, adding, “Trisha Mahomes, thanks for all you do.”
As Mahomes Sr. continues his sobriety journey, his son remains focused on maintaining his success on the football field, while the Mahomes family navigates these personal challenges privately.
