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Dwight Howard calls Gwinnett County police to accuse his estranged wife, Amber Rose Howard, of stealing from him
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He claimed in a phone call on March 7 that Amber Rose stole jewelry, a wedding ring, cash and personal items from his car
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Two days later, Dwight and Amber Rose separately filed for divorce
Dwight Howard’s legal battle with estranged wife Amber Rose Howard continues.
The 40-year-old NBA champion called Gwinnett County police on March 7, accusing Amber Rose of stealing items from him. Amber Rose took “all” of his property, a quartz crystal chain, a wedding ring, cellphones and money from his car, he told authorities, according to police body camera footage obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, March 17. Dwight claims Amber Rose stole nearly $20,000 from him.
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The incident comes after Amber Rose filed for divorce last summer and the pair later reconciled. Then, on March 9, just two days after the latest encounter, Dwight filed for divorce. Later that day, Amber Rose filed, according to TMZ. The former couple tied the knot on January 11, 2025.
In an interview with police on March 7, Dwight said he and his son were planning to leave and “do something.” [his] daughter,” according to body camera footage.
“I went to pick up my son and when I got back to the car, all my stuff was gone,” he said.
He did not clarify which of his five children he was referring to. The retired NBA player is the father of three sons, Braylon, 18, Dwight, 12, and David, 12, whom he shares with Royce Reed, Kristen West, and Melissa Rios, respectively. He also shares 15-year-old daughter Layla with ex-girlfriend Tiffany Render, and 15-year-old daughter Jayde with Hope Alexa.
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Dwight also claimed that his wallet, passport, driver’s license, Social Security card and a bag containing three credit cards were stolen.
During the call, Dwight also discussed previous police reports that the Georgia Division of Families and Children (DFACS) had been called to his home.
People magazine confirmed that authorities were called to his home in Suwanee, Georgia, three times between March 5 and 7 for what police said included suicide threats, domestic incidents and reports of theft.
Additionally, in a March 7 phone call, Dwight told police that DFACS came to their home weeks before the March incident, according to police body camera footage.
Dwight Howard and Amber Rose Howard at the New York Hilton City Center Hotel on September 29, 2025
Photo credit: Craig Barritt/Getty
Following the March 7 phone call, Dwight’s ex-girlfriend Tiffany Redd requested an emergency order on Monday, March 16, seeking custody of their 15-year-old daughter Leila, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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Ryder submitted the initial application because she had “serious and pressing concerns” for the welfare and safety of her daughter Leila.
“Laila was recently admitted to a mental hospital after she expressed thoughts of harming herself and stated multiple times that she was fearful and emotionally distressed about returning to her father’s home, which she believed contributed to her crisis,” Reade claimed in the custody modification.
Reade explained that given her daughter’s mental health and the risks to her health, she felt it was in Leila’s best interest to live with her until the matter was reviewed by the courts. Laila also filed a custody selection affidavit requesting to live with her mother.
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On Tuesday, March 17, the court denied Render’s request for an emergency order. The judge explained that Reade had not filed the controlled custody order she wanted to modify, adding that they did not consider the case an emergency.
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The renderer must submit appropriate documentation and the court will resolve the matter at an interim hearing.
Dwight and Ryder did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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