Heavyweight boxing star Deontay Wilder was arrested during the early morning hours on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
First reported by TMZ, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was taken into custody and charged with possessing a concealed firearm. According to the report, Wilder was pulled over by L.A. police officers due to tinted windows and an obstructed license plate on his Rolls Royce. While searching the vehicle, officers found marijuana and a 9mm handgun.
Deontay Wilder was said to have been polite and cooperative with the officers. He was released on bond at 6:34 a.m. local time. Shortly after the incident, Wilder took to Twitter with a simple message addressing the situation.