Texas' Jimmie Ward Arrested Again for Bail Violation, Marking His Second Detention in Recent Months
Houston Texans Safety Jimmie Ward Arrested for Second Time in 2025
Jimmie Ward, the safety for the Houston Texans, found himself in legal trouble yet again in Montgomery County, Texas, after being arrested for a second time in 2025.
Ward's first arrest occurred on June 12, 2025, when he was charged with a third-degree felony for assaulting a family member by impeding breathing or circulation. The arrest led to an emergency protective order, based on allegations from a woman who claimed Ward assaulted, strangled, and threatened her [1][2][4].
The second arrest happened on August 7, 2025, when Ward was taken into custody again for violating conditions of his $30,000 bond, specifically for testing positive for alcohol, which violated his bail terms prohibiting drinking. No new allegations were made, and the no-contact order remained intact [2][3][4].
As a result of these incidents, the Houston Texans placed Ward on the physically unable to perform list and have not activated him for training camp [1][3]. The team and the NFL have acknowledged the situation but have not commented extensively, deferring to the legal process [1][3]. Ward’s attorney, Steve Jackson, stated that Ward believes he will be "vindicated" as investigations continue [2].
Ward, 34, had signed with the Texans in 2023 after nine seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He had recently received a one-year contract extension before his current legal troubles [5]. In two seasons with the Houston Texans, Ward appeared in 20 games and registered three interceptions and 98 tackles [6].
It's important to note that the Texans have not commented further on the reports surrounding Ward's arrest. The details of the first arrest and subsequent booking information can be found in online records [7]. The arrest on August 7 was a violation of a condition of Ward's bond, which stems from the felony assault arrest in June [8].
Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for our website Digital, providing updates on this ongoing story. It's worth mentioning that the complaining witness against Ward has a history of actions towards other high-profile sports figures [9]. Steve Jackson, Ward's attorney, explained that Ward believed he could have a drink, but there was a zero-tolerance policy for drinking while on bond [10].
As of August 2025, Ward remains in the Montgomery County Jail, with no bail set after the second arrest, and the legal process continues [1][2][3].
References:
- Houston Chronicle
- ESPN
- NFL.com
- CBS Sports
- Sports Illustrated
- Pro Football Reference
- Montgomery County Jail Records
- KPRC Click2Houston
- USA Today
- NBC Sports
Jimmie Ward, despite being a football player for the Houston Texans, has been arrested for the second time in 2025, causing him to miss training camp. His first arrest was for a third-degree felony, involving an alleged assault on a family member, while the second arrest was for violating the conditions of his bond by testing positive for alcohol.
