Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne was taken into custody in Arizona early Friday morning. According to TMZ Sports, authorities allege that Payne provided false information to law enforcement officers.
The Scottsdale Police Department reported that officers responded to a disturbance call in Scottsdale at approximately 2:44 AM. Upon arrival, they encountered Cameron Payne and another individual.
Details of the incident remain unclear, as police have not disclosed specific information regarding the events that transpired. However, the SPD confirmed that Payne was arrested on charges of refusing to provide a truthful name and making a false report to law enforcement.
The 29-year-old NBA player was released from custody shortly after his arrest. Further developments in the case are yet to be revealed.
