Patrick Mahomes Sr. Arrested After Alcohol Monitor Alert

Former MLB player faces probation violation after ankle monitor flags possible alcohol use

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested on February 3 in Texas following an alleged violation of his probation terms. The arrest stemmed from a possible alcohol-related issue, as Mahomes Sr.'s SCRAM ankle monitor registered a high alcohol reading on January 1. However, later testing raised questions about the initial alert, with negative results on January 5 and 9.

Why it matters

This latest legal issue for Mahomes Sr. comes as a setback for the Mahomes family, who have enjoyed significant success with Patrick Mahomes Jr. leading the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl wins. The arrest highlights the ongoing challenges Mahomes Sr. has faced with alcohol-related offenses and the strict probation terms he is under.

The details

Mahomes Sr. is currently under a five-year probation sentence connected to his most recent DWI conviction, the third on his record. The 55-year-old former MLB player was booked in Smith County Jail at 8:53 AM on February 3. According to the District Attorney's office, Mahomes Sr.'s SCRAM ankle monitor registered a high alcohol reading on January 1, which led to the probation violation report and his arrest.

  • Mahomes Sr. was first arrested on September 12, 2008 for a DWI.
  • He was arrested again on February 26, 2019 for another DWI.
  • In his most recent legal trouble, he was stopped on July 12, 2024 for driving with an invalid license related to a DWI case.
  • Mahomes Sr. pled guilty on August 27, 2024 and was sentenced the following month to 10 days in jail and placed under intense supervision for the first year of his probation, which is set to continue through late 2025.
  • Mahomes Sr. was arrested on February 3, 2026 after his SCRAM ankle monitor registered a high alcohol reading on January 1.

The players

Patrick Mahomes Sr.

The 55-year-old former MLB player and father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has a history of DWI convictions and is currently on probation.

Patrick Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and son of Patrick Mahomes Sr., who has led the team to multiple Super Bowl wins.

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What’s next

The judge will determine if Mahomes Sr. violated his probation terms and whether he will face additional jail time as a result.

The takeaway

This latest legal issue for Patrick Mahomes Sr. highlights the ongoing challenges he has faced with alcohol-related offenses, even as his son has achieved great success with the Kansas City Chiefs. It raises questions about the effectiveness of probation and monitoring systems in addressing substance abuse issues.