Phoenix Suns’ Josh Jackson arrested after trying to get into VIP section at Rolling Loud

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Twenty-two-year-old Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson was arrested over the weekend at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Sports radio host Andy Slater tweeted the news this morning. Per Slater, Jackson tried to enter a VIP section at the festival "many times" without a pass. Slater reported Jackson ran away from police after being handcuffed. The news was later confirmed by Sports Illustrated.

SLATER SCOOP: Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson was arrested at Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens.

Jackson tried to enter VIP area many times without proper pass, source says.

After cops handcuffed him, he ran away.

He's charged with escape and resisting arrest. pic.twitter.com/Km8vVNrKQe
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) May 13, 2019

According to public records, Jackson was charged with one felony count of escape and two misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer. He posted a $1,000 bail on Saturday.

Jackson's hearing date has been set for June 10.

Here is Josh Jackson’s public case info. He was charged with resisting arrest and escape at a Miami music festival over the weekend. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Hwu2OYrcIe
— Gina Mizell (@ginamizell) May 13, 2019

Phoenix Suns’ Josh Jackson arrested after trying to get into VIP section at Rolling Loud

The NBA player did not have the proper credentials.

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