Suns Forward Dillon Brooks Charged With DUI Stemming From March Arrest

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was charged Monday with driving under the influence stemming from his arrest in March in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to court records cited by ESPN.

The available report does not detail the specific circumstances of the March arrest, including the location or time of the traffic stop, the results of any sobriety testing, or whether any other charges were filed alongside the DUI count.

The months-long gap between the arrest and the formal charge is not unusual in DUI cases, where prosecutors often take time to review evidence, including toxicology results, before filing formal charges through the court system.

Brooks, known during his NBA career for a physical and outspoken playing style, joined the Suns as part of the team's offseason roster moves, and the charge comes as the team prepares for the upcoming regular season.

The report does not indicate whether the Suns organization or the NBA has commented on the charge, nor does it specify Brooks's next scheduled court date or potential legal consequences if convicted.

Representatives for Brooks were not quoted in the available report responding to the charge.