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Delonte West Faces Robbery, Assault Charges in Virginia After December Arrest

His attorney says he is out on bond in treatment, expecting the legal record to clarify the allegations.

Overview

  • Court records show two cases tied to a Dec. 21 incident in Fairfax County: misdemeanor assault and battery and felony robbery using force.
  • Police say the alleged robbery and assault occurred on the 5900 block of Richmond Highway in Belle Haven, where the caller identified West across the street.
  • Officers took West into custody without incident, and he was later released on a $1,000 bond, according to multiple reports.
  • Law enforcement accounts report roughly $23 was taken from the alleged victim in the encounter.
  • A Fairfax County General District Court hearing is scheduled for March 16, as West continues treatment following a series of recent legal and health struggles.