"The statement said officials were aware of video circulating on social media regarding a traffic stop involving Crawford. An Omaha police spokesman told ESPN on Sunday that the video circulating is from a cell phone from someone inside Crawford's vehicle and that Omaha police have not released video. According to the statement, police stopped a vehicle they said was driving recklessly shortly before 1:30 a.m. While speaking with the driver, the statement said, an officer saw a firearm on the driver's side floorboard."
"Four people in the car were ordered out of the vehicle at gunpoint. The driver later was identified as Crawford, who was cited for reckless driving. One passenger, a member of Crawford's security team, also was found to be carrying a legal firearm. Police said all occupants are legally permitted to carry firearms. The statement said a police supervisor and lieutenant responded to the scene at Crawford's request."
Terence 'Bud' Crawford, an Omaha native and undisputed champion, was stopped early Sunday and cited for reckless driving after a vehicle was observed driving recklessly shortly before 1:30 a.m. Police said an officer saw a firearm on the driver's side floorboard and ordered four people out of the car at gunpoint. One passenger, a member of Crawford's security team, carried a legal firearm. Officials said all occupants are legally permitted to carry firearms. Mayor John Ewing and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer ordered a review and authorized an internal affairs investigation. Video circulating is from a cell phone inside Crawford's vehicle; police have not released video. Crawford could not be reached.
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