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Patrick Mahomes Sr. arrested for alleged parole violation in Texas

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  • Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested in Texas for allegedly violating probation by drinking.
  • He pleaded guilty to 2024 DWI and received 5 years probation; violation hearing possible.
  • No hearing date set; his son Patrick Mahomes is rehabbing from torn knee ligaments.

Pat Mahomes Sr., father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested for allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, the Smith County District Attorney told Tyler, Texas television station KLTV.

Mahomes Sr. pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in 2024 and received a five-year probation sentence.

District attorney Jacob Putnam said Mahomes Sr., 55, has a right to a hearing in order to contest the allegation. A hearing date has not been set.

Mahomes Sr. is a former major-league pitcher who spent 11 seasons with six different teams. He last pitched in 2003.

Patrick Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP, is currently rehabbing from torn knee ligaments.

This story was originally published February 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM.

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