Omaha Boxing Champ Terrence 'Bud' Crawford Cited for Running Red Lights

Crawford was pulled over for speeding and running two red lights on his way to his son's wrestling match.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Omaha police issued a traffic citation to professional boxer Terrence 'Bud' Crawford on Saturday afternoon after he was seen driving over 50 mph and running two red lights in downtown Omaha. Crawford told the officer he was rushing to make it to his son's wrestling match at the CHI Health Center, which was scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.

Why it matters

As a high-profile athlete, Crawford's traffic violation raises questions about public safety and accountability for those in the public eye. Running red lights at high speeds can endanger other drivers and pedestrians, and Crawford's actions may face additional scrutiny given his status as a local sports hero.

The details

According to the police report, an officer saw Crawford driving southbound on 14th Street at speeds over 50 mph. The officer says Crawford then ran through a solid red light at 14th and Capitol Avenue, and then a second red light at Dodge Street after coming to a complete stop and then proceeding when traffic was clear. Crawford was pulled over going eastbound on 8th Street, where he told the officer he was rushing to make it to his son's wrestling match at the CHI Health Center, which was scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.

  • The traffic stop occurred at 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Crawford's son's wrestling match was scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. on the same day.

The players

Terrence 'Bud' Crawford

A professional boxer from Omaha, Nebraska who is the current unified welterweight world champion.

Omaha Police

The law enforcement agency that issued the traffic citation to Crawford.

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What they’re saying

“I was on my way to watch my son wrestle at the state championships at the CHI Health Center.”

— Terrence 'Bud' Crawford (3newsnow.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow Crawford to pay a fine or face more serious penalties for the traffic violations.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for high-profile athletes to be held to the same standards of public safety as everyone else when operating motor vehicles, even when rushing to important personal events.