Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones threw elbow at cop during arrest: bodycam video

Adam “Pacman” Jones’ arrest video has been released.

When the former NFL star was arrested while allegedly publicly intoxicated on June 7, he went on a verbal tirade against the cops before eventually throwing his elbows at one officer, which can be seen on police camera footage obtained by TMZ Sports.

Jones was initially stopped by the cops in Covington, Kentucky, to question him regarding an incident at a nearby bar. However, he quickly became combative.

In the footage, Jones can be seen speaking loudly and even attempting to walk away from the cops before eventually calming down to explain his situation to the officers.

The 2005 No. 6 overall draft pick by the Titans went on to explain that he and his group of seemingly friends got into an argument with an employee of the bar in question.

However, after his explanation, he attempted to walk away once again and that’s what led to his arrest.

While in custody, Jones continued to not go down without a fight, cursing at the officers and insisting he wasn’t at fault, the video shows. He also continued to question the officers why they were talking to him specifically.

He was told it was due to an investigation, but Jones remained uncooperative with the authorities.

Jones continued to yell at the officers while he was in the police car, screaming “shut the f-k up” and “suck my d–k” while also calling the cop “stupid” and a “coward.”

Tensions also did not deescalate once in jail. In the video, Jones tried to hit a cop by throwing his elbow and was seemingly successful at least once, as a cop can be heard saying “my lip is bleeding.”

He was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and assaulting a police officer he was booked at Kenton County Jail at 1:51 a.m. He pleaded not guilty in court on June 11.

Jones nor any representative of his has issued a public statement regarding the police footage.

However, following the arrest, Jones’ agent, Peter Schaffer, said his client did “nothing wrong” and simply exercised “his right to ask why he was being detained.”

He also called out the officers for “another example of overzealous policing” and “prioritizing their discretion over constitutional rights.”

Jones, who was a one-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler during his 12-year NFL career, had several run-ins with the law during his time as a professional athlete, including when he was suspended for the entire 2007 season and part of 2008 by commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league’s conduct policy.

This incident comes after his arrest after the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout that took place in Arlington, Texas in November. There, Jones was charged with alleged public intoxication, resisting arrest and assault of a police officer.

In 2023, Jones was also arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication, disorderly conduct and terroristic threatening while at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.