Exclusive | Warrant for ex-NBA star Ty Lawsons arrest issued in Colorado

Ex-NBA star Ty Lawson is a wanted man in Colorado.A warrant for the former basketball player’s arrest was issued in Douglas County last week after he failed to appear for a mandatory court hearing, according to an order for warrant obtained by the California Post on Wednesday.Lawson allegedly blew off proceedings that had been slated for Oct.29.

Bond on the warrant has been set at $2,500, according to the filing.Lawson was scheduled to see a judge following accusations he stole booze from a Castle Rock liquor store on July 16.A probable affidavit stated Lawson took a $34 bottle of Tito’s vodka from the establishment without paying and then drank from it after he walked to a nearby restaurant.Lawson was “possibly drunk, as he had been stumbling around” at the time, the probable cause affidavit stated.Lawson was arrested over the allegations and charged with one count of theft < $300 shoplifting.He did appear for a hearing in the case on Oct.1 before he missed his next court later in the month, a Douglas County court official to The Post on Wednesday.A message seeking comment on the matter from Lawson was not immediately returned.Lawson played for multiple teams in his eight-year NBA career, including the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings.

He averaged 12.7 points and 6.0 assists per game in 551 total contests....