Tribute to Josh Slocum

Rodman Arrested at His Restaurant
By The Associated Press
January 7, 2002, 1:52 PM EST
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Dennis Rodman has been arrested again, this time for allegedly obstructing police officers who were looking into a possible code violation at a restaurant he co-owns. Police took the 40-year-old former NBA star into custody early Saturday after he refused to let them enter Josh Slocum's on Pacific Coast Highway. Sgt. Neal Harvey said Rodman violated a Business and Profession Code, which bans alcoholic beverage service after 2 a.m. Harvey said Rodman, who has a seaside home nearby, stayed inside Josh Slocum's past that hour. But restaurant customers said they break no laws. "We were all hanging out, sobering up to come out (to Rodman's home)," said his friend, Joey Hinojoza, 27. "Dennis is serious about people sobering up before they drive. He's offered his limo or will pay for a cab." Officers saw cars in the restaurant parking lot at 2:40 a.m. and tried to enter. Rodman was at the door, but reportedly refused to open it and allow them inside. About 30 minutes later, patrons were let out and Rodman was arrested and taken to the city jail. He was booked at the Orange County jail in Santa Ana, and later released. His case will be submitted to the county prosecutor for review. The Los Angeles Lakers waived Rodman in April 1999 for tardiness and other problems. He wanted to play, but no team signed him. Since then, police have responded to his beachfront home more than 70 times because of complaints about loud parties. He's also been convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving and faced allegations of sexual harassment and assault.