Patrick Mahomes' Dad Jailed After Alleged Probation Violation

Mahomes Sr. was arrested for violating his probation from a 2024 DWI arrest.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of NFL star Patrick Mahomes II, was arrested on Tuesday and booked into the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas for allegedly violating his probation from a 2024 driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest. Authorities claim Mahomes Sr.'s ankle monitor delivered a high alcohol reading on January 1, 2026, leading to the probation violation.

Why it matters

This latest arrest raises concerns about Mahomes Sr.'s ongoing struggles with alcohol abuse and the impact it may have on his famous son's career and public image. The Mahomes family has previously spoken about the challenges they've faced due to Mahomes Sr.'s past DWI arrests.

The details

According to court documents, Mahomes Sr. was sentenced to five years of probation in September 2024 after being arrested for DWI. He had a blood alcohol content of 0.23 at the time of that arrest, which occurred just days before his son was set to play in the Super Bowl. Mahomes Sr. has been arrested for DWI three times prior to the 2024 incident. In this latest case, Mahomes Sr. took urine tests on January 5 and January 9 that allegedly came back negative, but a motion has been filed to end the probation violation.

  • Mahomes Sr. was arrested for DWI in February 2024.
  • In September 2024, Mahomes Sr. was sentenced to five years of probation for the 2024 DWI arrest.
  • On January 1, 2026, Mahomes Sr.'s ankle monitor allegedly delivered a high alcohol reading, leading to the probation violation arrest.
  • Mahomes Sr. took urine tests on January 5 and January 9, 2026 that allegedly came back negative.

The players

Patrick Mahomes Sr.

The 55-year-old father of NFL star Patrick Mahomes II, who has a history of DWI arrests and was most recently arrested for allegedly violating his probation from a 2024 DWI conviction.

Patrick Mahomes II

The NFL quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and son of Patrick Mahomes Sr., who has previously spoken about the challenges his family has faced due to his father's alcohol abuse issues.

Jacob Putman

The Smith County District Attorney who confirmed Mahomes Sr.'s arrest for the probation violation.

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What they’re saying

“He's doing good. I don't really want to get into it too much but he's doing good for whatever the situation is.”

— Patrick Mahomes II (CBS 19)

“I think just knowing that it hurt me woke him up to know that like, you can't keep doing the same things.”

— Patrick Mahomes II (ESPN)

“I called [my son] right after, and I told him, I said, 'I'm sorry that it's taking away from your time and taking away from your focus.'”

— Patrick Mahomes Sr. (Kansas City Star)

What’s next

A motion has been filed to end the probation violation, and Mahomes Sr. can challenge the allegations. The judge will decide whether to allow him to remain on probation or send him to prison for up to 10 years.

The takeaway

This latest arrest highlights the ongoing struggles the Mahomes family has faced due to Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s history of alcohol abuse, which has impacted both his own life and that of his famous NFL quarterback son. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in addressing substance abuse issues and the need for greater support and resources for families dealing with these challenges.