Terrell Suggs Arrest: Starbucks Altercation Spurs Police Action

Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs faced arrest following an altercation at a Starbucks drive-thru line, where he allegedly threatened another individual while displaying a handgun. Scottsdale Police took Suggs into custody on Tuesday around 3 p.m., charging him with threatening and intimidating, as well as disorderly conduct with a weapon. The incident, which occurred on March 10, began when Suggs’ black Range Rover had to reverse after missing the ordering speaker, leading to a confrontation with the other vehicle. Although no damage was inflicted, both parties engaged in an argument before retrieving their orders.

Reportedly, Suggs directed a threatening gesture towards the other driver and made verbal threats before departing the scene. While he displayed a handgun from his vehicle window, he did not aim it at the other individual. Suggs defended his actions, stating that he was innocently purchasing coffee and felt compelled to protect himself amid escalating tensions.

The police identified Suggs through video footage from the other vehicle, confirming that the Range Rover involved belonged to him. Suggs, a former standout player with the Baltimore Ravens, boasts a decorated career in the NFL, including seven Pro Bowl selections, the 2003 Defensive Rookie of the Year, and the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year.

As the legal process unfolds, Suggs’ preliminary hearing is set for April 29 in the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County.