In the NFL world, police charges have been making headlines, leading to the arrest of some big names. This time, Michelle Manziel, the mother of former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, made the headlines.
On Saturday night in Kerrville, Texas, police arrested her for DWI. The arrest has gotten a lot of attention because of the Manziel family’s history of public issues, especially Johnny’s struggles in his career and personal life.
The Kerrville Police Department arrested Michelle Manziel and held her on a $7,500 bond, which she has since paid. A mugshot from TMZ shows Michelle looking shocked. The arrest happened in Kerrville, a town about 65 miles from San Antonio, where the Manziel family has lived for years.
Johnny Manziel's Mom Michelle Arrested for DWI | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/UsNeYptgpi
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 2, 2025
This event shows how serious DWI charges can be in Texas. Criminal defense lawyer Randall B. Isenberg said Texas doesn’t offer programs for first-time DWI offenders. This means Michelle Manziel could lose her license, pay fines, or even face jail time, depending on the case.
With this latest police charge, the Manziel family is in the spotlight again. People are starting to talk about the family’s past problems and mistakes.
Johnny Manziel’s past drug addiction haunts his reputation
Johnny Manziel became famous while playing college football at Texas A&M, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman. But his time in the NFL was affected by personal problems, like substance abuse and legal issues, which also impacted his family.
THIS JUST IN: Johnny Manziel has been released from a drug and alcohol treatment facility. (via @JFowlerESPN) pic.twitter.com/txkxbLYmZD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 11, 2015
Manziel has admitted to struggling with addiction. After the 2015 season, he was using OxyContin and cocaine every day, which caused him to lose 40 pounds (ca. 18 kg) and even attempt suicide. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback says he is now sober and trying to rebuild his life.
Johnny Manziel has not discussed his mother’s arrest, and it’s unclear if she will face any more charges or legal trouble.
