The person who threw a sex toy onto the court during the Golden State Valkyries’ 77-75 victory over the Atlanta Dream last week was charged with multiple offenses after he was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Delbert Carver was arrested and booked at the Clayton County Jail in Jonesboro, Georgia, on counts of disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure, and criminal trespass. He was released on an undisclosed bond on Sunday, and according to Clayton County court records obtained by USA TODAY Sports, the case is ‘pending,’ with a court date still to be determined.
During a game on Tuesday, July 29, a green object was thrown from the crowd at Gateway Center Arena and ended up near the top of the free throw line. Officials let play continue, and a law enforcement officer retrieved the toy by using a towel. Social media quickly picked up the story.
Another sex toy was thrown onto the court on Friday during the third quarter of the Valkyries’ game against the Chicago Sky, but no one has been arrested in that incident.
The WNBA warned of further action against any fan throwing objects on the court, saying violators would be ‘immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban,’ and could face charges from authorities.
‘The safety and well-being of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league,’ the WNBA said in a statement. ‘Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans. In line with WNBA Arena Security Standards, any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.’