Patrick Mahomes Sr. tried to make use of his son’s title to get out of his DWI cease earlier this 12 months … with police video — obtained by TMZ Sports activities — exhibiting the elder Mahomes inform cops a number of occasions that an arrest would doubtless price the Chiefs star and his staff Tremendous Bowl LVIII.
All of it occurred again on Feb. 3 — after authorities in Tyler, Texas pulled over Mahomes Sr. following allegations he was driving a white four-door Genesis that did not have up to date registration.
Initially, Mahomes Sr. — sporting a hat together with his son’s branding on it in addition to a “Kansas Metropolis Vs. All people” sweatshirt — was cooperative and cordial with cops. The police video reveals he handed over the entire data and paperwork that officers wished — and he even handed alongside an open can of Coors Gentle that he had in his heart console cupholder.
You possibly can see within the footage, he additionally admitted to consuming “a pair beers” previous to getting behind the wheel — and through ensuing area sobriety testing, he remained well mannered.
Nevertheless, as soon as cops slapped the cuffs on him after he appeared to stumble his method by the checks … his demeanor notably shifted.
Mahomes Sr. will be heard on the officer’s physique digicam asking, “Are y’all critical?” … earlier than he informed them, “I am alleged to be going to the Tremendous Bowl to look at my son play soccer, and that is what we’re doing?”
Seconds later, after he was positioned right into a squad automotive … he made repeated pleas for cops to let him go for the sake of his son and the quarterback’s upcoming Feb. 11 championship sport towards the 49ers.
“Can I say one factor?” Mahomes Sr. requested. “My son is on the point of play within the f***ing Tremendous Bowl, OK? Simply take heed to me. I’m not drunk. I promise you. I’ve had some drinks. However he cannot have this proper now. Pay attention, this may’t occur.”
Mahomes Sr. will be heard telling his arresting officer minutes later, “Dude. That is loopy. My son is on the point of play within the f***ing Tremendous Bowl and I am doing interviews — 5 or 6 a day. After which, now, this s***’s going to be on the information which goes to f*** with him, and it is in all probability going to f*** him up.”
“And he in all probability will not win the Tremendous Bowl. However that is nice. If that is what y’all need to do, that is good.”
Regardless of all of Mahomes Sr.’s efforts, regulation enforcement nonetheless took him to a close-by jail … the place officers alleged blood checks confirmed he had a BAC of .23.
The 54-year-old was finally launched hours after the arrest … and he did attend the Massive Sport in Las Vegas later that week, the place he was capable of see his son beat San Francisco in an time beyond regulation thriller.
Nevertheless, Mahomes Sr. was charged with a felony rely of DWI third or extra — and he finally acquired a five-year probation sentence after reaching a deal with prosecutors late in the summertime.
Following his sentencing, Mahomes Sr. informed reporters the arrest was “an eye-opener” for him — and he “hasn’t had a drink since.”