49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir’s Shocking Arrest in LA: What Really Sparked the Obstruction of Justice Charge?

A fourth-year NFL player, Lenoir signed a five-year, million contract extension with the 49ers in November. He was a fifth-round pick by the team (No. 172 overall) out of Oregon. Last season, Lenoir was moved to the slot and had two interceptions with a career-high 85 total tackles in 15 games. Pro Football Focus rated him as the No. 41 cornerback in the NFL.

The 49ers have not released a statement on the incident.The 49ers are scheduled to open training camp on July 22 and will conduct joint practices with the Denver Broncos on Aug. 7 ahead of the teams’ preseason opener on Aug. 9 at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco opens the 2025-26 season on Sept. 7 at the Seattle Seahawks.Advertisement

According to the police report, officers stopped a group including Lenoir in the area of West Vernon Avenue and South Wilton Place and saw a gun in a parked vehicle. Officers asked for the keys to the car and one person in the group threw them over to Lenoir. Lenoir then tossed the keys to a third person, who attempted to hide them.Deommodore Lenoir, the San Francisco 49ers’ talented defensive back, found himself in hot water Thursday night, snagged by the Los Angeles Police Department on a charge of obstruction. The drama unfolded in a Los Angeles neighborhood where officers encountered Lenoir amid a group, a situation that escalated when keys to a vehicle—connected to a visible firearm—were passed around in a suspicious game of hot potato. Lenoir, 25, a local kid who’s been racking up tackles and interceptions as a key figure in the 49ers’ secondary, spent the night in custody before being bailed out early Friday, with a court date set for July. As the offseason buzz grows louder with training camps and preseason clashes just around the corner, this unexpected detour throws a shadow over Lenoir’s promising fourth year in the league, especially after locking in a lucrative million deal last November. The 49ers are notably tight-lipped on the issue, leaving fans and analysts alike to wonder how this will impact their upcoming season. LEARN MORE.AdvertisementSan Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir was arrested with a charge of obstruction of police on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department announced.Advertisement