Police body camera footage captured a heated encounter at former NBA star Dwight Howard’s Georgia mansion on March 6, 2026, after his wife, Amber Howard, reported being locked out of the property following an argument.
The incident, detailed in footage obtained by TMZ and released March 17, stemmed from a 911 call Amber Howard made the previous night. She told dispatchers that Dwight Howard had locked the gate to their 35,000-square-foot estate, a pattern she claimed occurred frequently when he became upset. The call prompted officers from the Gwinnett County Police Department to respond to the home.
In the body cam video, Amber Howard is seen waiting outside the front gate. She informed officers that this marked the fourth police visit to the residence in the past year due to similar lockout incidents. She also referenced a recent situation involving Child Protective Services and Dwight Howard’s 15-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, though a representative for Howard clarified that CPS did not remove the child or visit the home.
Dwight Howard emerged with his son and two men he had reportedly hired to pressure-wash the property. Speaking privately with an officer, Howard expressed concerns about family dynamics, alleging that his daughter’s mother and Amber Howard had “teamed up” in disputes over money to damage his reputation and his children. He announced his retirement from professional basketball to prioritize family matters, a statement his son appeared to hear for the first time.
Howard told officers he feared for his son’s safety around Amber Howard, stating, “We are afraid. I’m afraid for my son. He does not feel safe around her. Something has to be done.”
Addressing the animals on the property, Howard mentioned that one of his dogs had died while under Amber Howard’s care. He emphasized he was not accusing her of killing the dog but described her as “negligent” because the animal escaped through an open gate.
The couple’s marital issues escalated further when Dwight Howard filed for divorce on March 9, 2026, three days after the recorded police interaction.
No arrests were made during the March 6 visit, and the body cam footage shows officers navigating the tense exchange between the couple amid ongoing domestic disputes. The situation highlights a series of recent 911 calls involving the Howards, including a separate incident where Dwight Howard reported alleged theft of personal items, such as jewelry and his wedding ring.
Representatives for Dwight Howard did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the body cam release.
