Former Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic guard Steve Francis has been charged with felony retaliation for allegedly threatening a police officer during a traffic stop on Saturday. From the Associated Press:
Court records show the 39-year-old Francis also faces a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge stemming from the Saturday incident. Online jail records show he was released on $5,500 bond. He's scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.
KHOU-TV reports Francis was pulled over in Harris County, Texas, for speeding. The station says a deputy smelled alcohol and Francis was belligerent. The report says more deputies were called to the scene and Francis was arrested. Authorities say no deputies were assaulted.
Francis, 39, is also facing a burglary charge in Manatee County, Florida, and could be extradited, via KTRK, Houston's ABC affiliate. Police told the TV station that Francis is in back in police custody after his release from jail on the weekend.
