Patrick Beverley arrested on serious felony assault charge

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley finds himself at the center of disturbing allegations after his arrest on felony assault charges in Fort Bend County, Texas. Court documents obtained reveal troubling accusations involving a family member at a residential property earlier this month.

The incident allegedly occurred in the early morning hours of November 14, when Beverley’s sister reportedly left the family home without permission to meet her boyfriend, Aiden Hilderbrand, at a nearby park. According to the probable cause affidavit filed with the court, the situation escalated dramatically upon her return to the residence.

The alleged confrontation unfolds

When Beverley’s sister arrived back at the home, her mother Lisa was awake and directed her to go to her room. Lisa then instructed her daughter to contact Hilderbrand and ask him to come pick her up from the property.

After Hilderbrand arrived at the residence, he was told to come inside the home. Lisa then contacted her son Patrick to come to the house, setting the stage for what court documents describe as a violent encounter.

Disturbing accusations detailed in court filings

According to the probable cause affidavit, Beverley allegedly confronted his sister before the situation turned physical. The document states that 1) he grabbed her by the neck with both hands and lifted her off the ground, 2) he slammed her body against walls in an open area of the house, and 3) he punched her in the left eye with a closed fist while she was on a sofa.

The sister told authorities that when Beverley allegedly grabbed her neck, she experienced pain and felt as though she was losing oxygen and unable to breathe. She claims this lasted between 20 and 30 seconds as her feet lifted off the floor.

Court documents indicate the sister stated Beverley then removed her from the bedroom while maintaining his grip on her neck and forcefully pushed her body against the walls of a common area in the home.

Medical evidence and police response

The affidavit notes that after allegedly placing her on the sofa, Beverley stood over her and struck her approximately once in the left eye with a closed fist. The sister also told officials that Beverley made a threatening comment suggesting he would be the family member responsible for her death.

Following the alleged assault, Hilderbrand was told to leave the residence, and Beverley reportedly followed him outside. When the former basketball player returned to the home, the sister claims her boyfriend contacted law enforcement for assistance.

Responding officers documented visible markings on the sister’s neck and noted petechiae in the whites of her eyes, which can indicate strangulation or pressure to the neck area.

Arrest and social media response

Beverley was taken into custody by Fort Bend County authorities and booked on felony assault charges. The former NBA guard was processed at the Fort Bend County jail following his arrest.

After news of his arrest became public, Beverley took to social media to address the situation. In a brief statement posted online, he urged people not to believe everything they see on the internet and concluded with well wishes and heart and prayer emojis.

Background on the former NBA player

Beverley spent over a decade in the NBA, known for his defensive intensity and gritty playing style. He played for multiple teams throughout his professional career, including the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers before most recently playing overseas.

The allegations represent a serious legal matter for the former professional athlete, with felony assault charges carrying potentially significant consequences under Texas law. As the case proceeds through the court system, additional details may emerge regarding the incident that led to his arrest.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and review the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.

Story credit: TMZ