The Dillon Brooks DUI charge was filed Monday in Scottsdale, Arizona, adding a formal criminal case to an arrest that had been sitting unresolved since March. Prosecutors submitted a criminal complaint accusing the Phoenix Suns forward of misdemeanor driving under the influence, according to TMZ.

The charge stems from a traffic stop earlier this year. Police said officers pulled Brooks over in Scottsdale and arrested him on suspicion of impaired driving after investigating at the scene.

What happened during Brooks' March arrest?

Following the March stop, officers took Brooks to Scottsdale City Jail, where authorities processed him and took a mug shot. He was released from custody at about 3:30 a.m.

The arrest came only two months after another encounter with Scottsdale police. In January, officers reportedly stopped Brooks for allegedly driving 85 mph in a 45 mph zone. That earlier stop was separate from the incident behind the new misdemeanor complaint, though it does make for a rather crowded driving record in 2026.

Brooks has not been reported as facing a DUI charge over the January stop. The complaint filed Monday relates specifically to the March arrest.

How have the Phoenix Suns responded?

Phoenix Suns Senior Vice President of Communications Stacey Mitch said the organization had already discussed the incident with Brooks.

“This charge stems from the incident last March. We have addressed the matter with Dillon and have no further comment,” Mitch told TMZ.

Brooks joined Phoenix in 2025 and plays small forward for the team. Injuries, including a broken hand, have kept him off the court for stretches in recent months.

The Canadian player began his NBA career in 2017 and has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. His reported career earnings have exceeded $105 million.

Beyond the legal matter, Brooks remains one of the NBA's more confrontational personalities. His long-running feud with LeBron James helped establish his reputation as a willing antagonist, a role that generally attracts attention without requiring a court date.