Memphis Grizzlies Player Brandon Clarke Arrested in Cross County, Arkansas: Details and Updates
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has been arrested and booked in Cross County, Arkansas, according to records from the Cross County Sheriff's Office. Clarke's booking took place on April 1, just after 1 p.m. The specific charges for which Clarke was detained were not disclosed, as the booking profile indicated he was being held on a "CID hold."
The term "CID hold" can have different meanings across law enforcement agencies. The Cross County Sheriff's Office's website mentions its criminal investigation division, referred to as "C.I.D.," which is responsible for processing evidence, preparing warrants, and conducting investigative tasks. The division's primary focus is combating the production and distribution of narcotics.
At the time of publication, neither the Cross County Sheriff's Office nor the Memphis Grizzlies had provided comments on the situation. However, coach Tuomas Iisalo was scheduled to address the media before a game against the New York Knicks on April 1 at 5:15 p.m.
Brandon Clarke, 29, was drafted by the Grizzlies as the No. 21 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He shares the title of longest-tenured player on the current roster with Ja Morant. Throughout his seven-year career, Clarke has averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 309 games. Injuries have limited his availability to just 72 games over the past three seasons.
This season, Clarke played only two games due to a knee injury from the previous season and a right calf strain. On March 24, the Grizzlies announced that Clarke would be sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The situation involving Brandon Clarke's arrest is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.