Just days removed from his decision win over Canelo Alvarez, boxing star Terence Crawford was held at gunpoint by police during a traffic stop in Omaha, Nebraska.
The incident happened following a victory parade held in Crawford’s honor.
“I ain’t reaching for no gun,” Crawford is heard saying in a video posted on social media.
Terence Crawford Held At Gun Point By Omaha Police Department On His Birthday‼️
Crawford was seen being placed in handcuffs for no reason but has since been released without charges…Wow‼️#Boxing pic.twitter.com/sik6AoxFfc
— AccordingToBoxing (@AccordToBoxing) September 28, 2025
Omaha police issued a statement saying that just before 1:30 a.m. local time, officers stopped a vehicle that was “driving recklessly.” During the traffic stop, the police officer “observed a firearm on the driver’s side floorboard” and for safety, “all four occupants were ordered out of the vehicle at gunpoint.”
Crawford was identified as the driver and issued a citation for reckless driving.
All four occupants in the car were legally permitted to carry firearms, including a member of Crawford’s security team who was carrying his own weapon at the time of the traffic stop.
As a result of the traffic stop, Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer ordered “an internal affairs investigation” over the incident.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing also issued a statement:
“I learned Omaha police pulled over Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford on a traffic stop downtown early this morning. After learning of this, I spoke personally to Bud Crawford,” Ewing wrote. “I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important and shows the need to be continuously vigilant about building relationships. Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has pledged an internal investigation, which I support and want to be full and thorough. We will gather all the facts and be transparent with the public about our findings.
“Understand that my heart dropped in learning of this end to an otherwise wonderful day and evening celebrating our city’s world boxing champion. We held a great parade and great event at Heartland of America park. The evening birthday party at Steelhouse, which I and members of my team attended, was a showing of joy and pride. Omaha needs to remember this important day as a good one while we seek answers to how it ended. Meanwhile, we must ensure that every resident, no matter who they are, feels safe and respected in Omaha.”
