Young professional athletes make good targets for would be thieves. The young guy is more likely to floss his new found riches. That doesn’t mean that older or former athletes are immune to criminals.
Bobby Hayes was arrested outside the home of former NBA player Terrell Brandon after a failed extortion attempt. The 41 year old Hayes is believed to have written threatening letters to the families of Brandon and former NFL defensive back Anthony Newman. A letter arrived last week at the home of Newman’s mother. It was for “NFL Mom”
“U don’t know me, but I know U. I want 10K in cash in a black bag set next to your garage door Friday night. If you tell the police and try to be a hero you will be responsible for the murder of your whole family.”
The Newman family called 911. Terrell Brandon handled his letter a little differently. Brandon and friend Timothy Upshaw put a decoy bag outside of Terrell’s house, and waited for the suspect to come pick up the bag… with guns..
Brandon and Upshaw, who both have concealed handgun licenses, apparently had put down their guns. They pointed to one lying near the curb, police said, and told officers another gun was on the trunk of a car at the scene. Hayes was taken into custody at 10:32 p.m., and Brandon and Upshaw accompanied officers to fill in the story.
To hell with calling the authorities, huh TB? Luckily Terrell didn’t have to shoot anybody or get shot. Unluckily, Bobby Hayes posted bail and is back on the streets.
Former NBA player helps police nab suspect. Courtesy of KVAL13 (Eugene, Oregon)
Man accused of threatening athletes’ familes. Courtesy of The Newshouse News Service (Courtesy of the AJC)
Tags: Terrell Brandon, Anthony Newman, Extortion, Bobby Hayes
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