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Desmond Mason Arrested in Oklahoma on Texas Felony Theft Warrant

The warrant ties to a couple’s allegation of a paid, undelivered $40,000 memorabilia framing.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Desmond Mason, Image 2 shows Desmond Mason #24 of the Seattle Sonics drives to the basket in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest during the 52nd NBA All-Star Weekend at the Phillips Arena on February 8, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, Image 3 shows Desmond Mason in a light blue Oklahoma City Thunder jersey with "34" on the front, smiling

Overview

  • Former NBA player Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City on a felony theft warrant issued in Texas and is being held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
  • Police detained Mason in the Bricktown district and took him to a hospital for a medical issue before booking him into jail, according to local reporting.
  • A Collin County couple told police they paid Mason $9,822.86 to frame a sports memorabilia piece they valued at about $40,000.
  • The couple said Mason sent proof the work was finished and planned a drop-off, then stopped responding before later re-engaging, with a warrant issued afterward, per reports.
  • Jail records list him as a flight risk, and local reports describe a “flight to avoid” hold, a designation used when authorities believe someone might try to evade prosecution across state lines.