Adult Star Drake Von Arrested Again: Charged with Toxic Substance in LA

Adult Star Drake Von Arrested for 3rd Time, Charged with Toxic Substance in LA

Adult model and performer Drake Von (real name Dawson Bacon) is facing further legal trouble following his third arrest of the year in Los Angeles, California.

Latest Arrest Details

According to reports from TMZ, the 23-year-old GayVN award winner was taken into custody on Tuesday for misdemeanor possession of a toxic substance similar to toluene—a highly toxic chemical compound known to cause dizziness when inhaled. Records indicate Von was released from custody on Wednesday.

A Pattern of Legal Troubles in 2026

This latest arrest marks Von’s third run-in with law enforcement this

Drake Von Is In Trouble Again, HIs Second Arrest, Just Weeks After The June 2, 2026 Incident

The Downward Spiral of Drake Von: Double Arrests, Stacking Charges, and what it could mean for his Career

Disclaimer: The following article details ongoing legal proceedings. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and the charges mentioned remain allegations at this stage.

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Adult film star Drake Von (legal name Dawson Bacon) is facing a catastrophic legal crisis in Las Vegas. In less than three weeks, the adult entertainer went from facing severe felony domestic violence allegations to picking up a brand-new DUI charge [TMZ]. As his legal troubles stack up, his freedom, his public image, and his career are hanging by a thread.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything we know about Drake Von’s arrests, his upcoming legal battle, his representation, and whether his adult film career can survive.

Timeline of the Arrests

June 2, 2026: Felony Domestic Violence

Las Vegas police arrested Von after his girlfriend accused him of a violent assault [Star Observer]. According to police reports, Von allegedly grabbed her throat, strangled her until she briefly lost consciousness, and slammed her to the ground [TMZ Report]. [1]

Released body camera footage showed the victim visibly shaken while detailing the attack to officers [TMZ Footage]. Von was released on a $25,246 bond [TMZ Bail Details] and publicly dismissed the incident to TMZ as a "misunderstanding" and a "publicity stunt" [Yahoo Entertainment].

He faces three initial charges from this incident [Yahoo Entertainment]:

• Felony domestic battery by strangulation
• Felony coercion constituting domestic violence
• Misdemeanor domestic battery [1]

June 20, 2026: Misdemeanor DUI Wreck

While out on bail, Von was arrested again in Las Vegas following a severe car crash [TMZ]. Photographic evidence showed Von's vehicle with its passenger-side door completely caved in. He was booked into jail on one count of misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence. [1]

The DUI Discovery: 13 Nitrous Oxide Tanks Found [1]

Details from the official police report obtained by [TMZ] have added a severe twist to his recent DUI bust. According to authorities, the wreck occurred when Von pulled out of a Sonic parking lot in his Tesla and collided with a red Kia Soul, sending multiple individuals involved to the hospital. A Sonic employee noted that Von appeared slumped over the wheel and looked highly intoxicated before police arrived. [1, 2, 3]

When authorities searched the vehicle, they uncovered a massive cache of inhalants: [1]

• Two nitrous oxide containers discovered in plain view near the passenger seat.
• 11 additional nitrous oxide tanks (four large and seven small) concealed in the rear seat area, bringing the total to 13 tanks.
• Balloons and rubber bands, which are commonly utilized drug paraphernalia for inhaling the gas. [1, 2]

At the hospital, officers noted Von had glossy eyes. While he denied using alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs at the time, he did admit to using nitrous oxide a month prior [Fox Bangor]. Because he declined to voluntarily provide a breath or blood sample, police obtained a warrant to draw his blood and requested specific testing for inhalants. [1]

Adult Entertainer Drake Von's Arrest Update

 

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Breaking News: Adult Film Star Drake Von Arrested in Las Vegas on Heavy Domestic Battery Charges

Posted by: Blogging About... | June 15, 2026

The adult entertainment world was shaken this week following the arrest of 23-year-old adult film star Drake Von (legal name Dawson Bacon). While Von initially took to the media to claim the incident was nothing more than a "publicity stunt," official police documentation reveals a far more severe and violent reality.

Here is what we know about the allegations and the ongoing legal case.

The Incident: What the Police Report Alleges

According to a Las Vegas police report, the arrest stemmed from a verbal argument between Von and his girlfriend that rapidly escalated into physical violence.

The victim told Detective D. Groberski that the argument began in a car after she threw a promise ring out of the window. The dispute continued once they returned to their residence. When she attempted to call a friend to pick her up, Von allegedly:

• Confiscated her cell phone and refused to return it.

• Ordered her to get onto her knees and apologize to him.

• Kicked her and forced her to the ground.

• Strangled her by applying intense pressure to her throat, restricting her breathing until she temporarily blacked out.

Once she regained consciousness, the victim was able to flee the residence, meet her friend, and contact the police. Authorities noted that her physical injuries—including a bruise above her right eyebrow, a scratch on her hand, and visible redness on her neck—were entirely consistent with her account of being strangled.

SWAT Team Called to the Scene

The arrest itself required a high-level law enforcement response. Because responding officers spotted an empty firearm magazine on Von's coffee table upon entering the residence, a SWAT team was dispatched to safely secure the apartment and take him into custody.

Upon his arrest, Von—who reportedly has a previous arrest record for domestic battery—refused to speak with detectives and immediately requested his attorney.

Drake Von Arrested in Las Vegas for Felony Domestic Battery

 

Adult Performer Drake Von Arrested in Las Vegas for Felony Domestic Battery and Strangulation

Drake Von is one of the most recognizable names in adult entertainment. In addition to his studio work and solo content career, he and his identical twin brother, Silas Brooks, also launched a joint OnlyFans account called The Baconator Twins.

Most recently, he served as co-host of the 2026 GayVN Awards, held on January 22 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. In 2025, he won GayVN awards for Hottest All-Male Creator Collab and Favorite Twink.

Now, his name is making headlines for a very different reason. On June 2, 2026, Drake Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The 23-year-old content creator faces multiple severe domestic violence charges following an incident at a Las Vegas residence.

The Criminal Charges

Court records indicate that Von faces three separate criminal counts:

•                    Domestic battery by strangulation (Felony)

•                    Coercion constituting domestic violence with threat or use of physical force (Felony)

•                    Domestic battery (Misdemeanor)

Following his booking into a Clark County jail, Von's bond was set at $25,246.

Bodycam Footage and Allegations

Clips described as body camera footage of when officers responded to an altercation at a million-dollar Las Vegas home.

The female accuser told responding officers that Von allegedly strangled her during the fight. She stated on camera that she was unable to breathe and briefly lost consciousness during the encounter.