Tag: DWI

Nov 11, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) walks on the sidelines during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Adrian Peterson asleep at wheel before DWI arrest, per police

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Adrian Peterson was found asleep at the wheel before being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Sunday, according to court documents released Tuesday.

Peterson was released on bail from the Fort Bend County jail in Texas on Tuesday. His bond totaled $3,000 for both the DWI charge and the unlawful carrying of a weapon charge.

Sugar Land police officers reported waking up Peterson after responding to a call at a Shell gas station in the Houston suburb around 9 a.m. Sunday. They stated that they woke up Peterson, got him out of his vehicle and offered medical assistance, which was declined. Peterson allegedly said he didn’t know where he was.

The officers allege Peterson had glossy, red eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol.

Per the court report, Peterson told officers he was trying to drive home from a poker game after only having a few drinks. Officers then said they performed a sobriety test before arresting him on suspicion of DWI.

Afterward, officers reported finding a gun in Peterson’s glove box.

Peterson has now been arrested twice within the past seven months on a similar allegation. He was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Minneapolis in April.

The 2012 MVP last played in the NFL in 2021. Peterson finished with 14,918 career rushing yards and 120 touchdowns on the ground across 15 seasons, the first 10 with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Aug 30, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) watches the scoreboard during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Adrian Peterson jailed after second DWI arrest of ’25

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Former star running back Adrian Peterson was reportedly arrested in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land and charged with driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon Sunday.

Peterson remained in county jail Monday, according to multiple reports.

The 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player and three-time rushing champion was taken into custody Sunday morning, Sugar Land police said.

It marks the second time Peterson, 40, was arrested on a suspected DWI this year. He was also booked in April by Minnesota State Patrol after attending the draft party of the Vikings, his longtime team.

Peterson’s previous legal issues include allegations of child abuse and domestic violence as well as financial improprieties.

Peterson retired after the 2021 campaign with 14,918 rushing yards (the fifth-most in NFL history) and 120 touchdowns in 184 games with seven teams.

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Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Caleb Woodson (20) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech LB Caleb Woodson arrested on DWI charge

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Virginia Tech junior linebacker Caleb Woodson is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 after his arrest on a charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.

Woodson, 21, was arrested Saturday in that incident.

He also has a Sept. 16 court date for a reckless driving citation in which he reportedly was going 96 mph in a 70-mph zone on July 30.

“We are aware of an incident involving Caleb Woodson,” Virginia Tech said in a statement on Tuesday morning. “We take this matter seriously and will handle it according to athletic department policy and university policy. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment until the process is complete.”

Hokies head coach Brent Pry told reporters on Tuesday that there has yet to be a determination about the status of Woodson, a captain, for the team’s season opener against No. 13 South Carolina on Sunday in Atlanta.

“We removed his captain status with the opportunity to earn it back,” Pry said.

Woodson recorded 72 tackles, two sacks and an interception in 13 games (11 starts) last season.

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Dec 5, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Adrian Peterson (21) returns to the locker room following pregame warmups against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Former NFL star Adrian Peterson facing DWI charges

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Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson is facing DWI charges in his latest brush with authorities.

The fifth-leading rusher in league history was arrested on a misdemeanor count of driving while impaired on Friday morning in Hennepin County, Minn.

Peterson, 40, attended the Vikings’ draft party on Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota State Patrol said Peterson was pulled over at 3:20 a.m. on Friday morning after allegedly driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone. He failed a breath test, according to law enforcement.

He was taken into custody and released on a $4,000 bond about two hours later, according to official records. His next court date is May 9 in Minneapolis.

Peterson’s previous legal issues include allegations of child abuse and domestic violence as well as financial improprieties.

Peterson starred for the Vikings from 2007-16, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and four first-team All-Pro nods in that span. He was named NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 2,097 yards in 2012.

Peterson retired after the 2021 campaign with 14,918 rushing yards and 120 touchdowns in 184 games with seven teams. He will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027.

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Pat Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, played for the Nashville Sounds in 2003 and 2004. Mahomes Sounds

Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested, charged with DWI in Texas

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Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested in Tyler, Texas, by police Saturday and charged with driving while intoxicated, per online jail records.

According to those records, Mahomes Sr. was released on $10,000 bond. The Kansas City Star referenced court records showing Mahomes Sr. pleaded guilty to a 2018 DWI charge and served 40 days in jail.

Per state law, Mahomes Sr. could receive a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for the third-degree felony.

Mahomes Sr. pitched for 11 seasons in the major leagues.

The Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas next Sunday.

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Missouri LB Chad Bailey arrested on DWI suspicion, suspended

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Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and subsequently was suspended by the school.

Police in Columbia, Mo., booked Bailey at 2:46 a.m. Sunday. The 23-year-old was released on $500 bond, according to online records from the Boone County (Mo.) Sheriff’s Department.

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Bailey had been suspended.

“We are aware of the situation involving Chad Bailey,” Drinkwitz said. “He’s been suspended according to Department of Athletics policy. We have high expectations for all of our student-athletes, on and off the field, and we will follow all departmental and campus policies.”

The Post-Dispatch said police records showed Bailey was pulled over for an expired license plate and lane violation. After a field sobriety test, he was arrested.

Bailey, a defensive captain last season, was set to return to Missouri this fall as a sixth-year senior. Last season, he started 11 games and recorded 57 tackles (8.5 for loss) and 2.5 sacks. He has appeared in 43 games with the Tigers since joining them in 2018.

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Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach Britt Reid talks to his players during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Britt Reid pleads guilty to felony DWI

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Britt Reid, a former assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and the son of head coach Andy Reid, pleaded guilty Monday to a felony charge of driving while intoxicated and causing serious physical injury.

Reid, 37, admitted he was intoxicated on the night of Feb. 4, 2021, when he struck two cars stopped on the side of an interstate entrance ramp. The accident left 5-year-old Ariel Young with a traumatic brain injury and injured another child.

“I regret what I did. I made a huge mistake,” Reid said during the 30-minute hearing. “I apologize to the family. I didn’t mean to hurt anyone that night.”

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors will ask the judge to sentence Reid to no more than four years in prison. He faced up to seven years. His trial was scheduled to begin Sept. 26.

Circuit Court Judge Charles H. McKenzie set the sentencing hearing for Oct. 28.

Attorney Tom Porto, who’s representing the crash victims, said the families are opposed to the plea agreement.

The “victims of this crime are outraged the prosecuting attorney is not seeking the maximum sentence allowable by law,” Porto said. “The defendant is a prior offender whose actions caused a 5-year-old girl to be in a coma and seriously injured three others.”

Prosecutors in Kansas City said Reid had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.113 and was driving 83.9 mph at the time of the accident. Reid told police that he’d had two to three drinks and had also taken prescription Adderall.

Reid initially entered a not guilty plea when charges were first filed in April 2021. He had a prior DUI conviction in 2007.

In November, the Chiefs committed to providing lifetime medical care and financial assistance to Young.

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Sep 8, 2019; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach Britt Reid talks to his players during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Former Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid to plead guilty to DWI

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Britt Reid, a former assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and the son of head coach Andy Reid, plans to plead guilty to a felony charge of driving while intoxicated causing serious physical injury.

Reid is due back in circuit court next Monday, and his trial was scheduled to begin Sept. 26. A hearing notice posted Tuesday said Reid was expected to enter a guilty plea for the charge, for which he faces up to seven years in prison.

The charge stems from an incident on Feb. 4, 2021, days before the Chiefs played in Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reid, Kansas City’s linebackers coach at the time, was allegedly driving drunk when he struck two cars stopped on the side of an interstate entrance ramp.

The accident left 5-year-old Ariel Young with a traumatic brain injury and injured another child.

Prosecutors in Kansas City said he had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.113 and was driving 83.9 mph at the time of the accident. Reid told police that he’d had two to three drinks and had also taken prescription Adderall.

Reid initially entered a not guilty plea when charges were first filed in April 2021. He had a prior DUI conviction in 2007.

In November, the Chiefs committed to providing lifetime medical care and financial assistance to Young.

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Nov 6, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) calls for a fair catch then is tackled by Auburn Tigers safety Ladarius Tennison (13) in the second quarter at Kyle Field. The Tigers were called for a penalty on the play. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Texas A&M receiver arrested on multiple charges

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Wide receiver Ainias Smith, Texas A&M’s leader in receptions and touchdown catches as a junior in 2021, was arrested in the early hours Wednesday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, illegally carrying a gun, and marijuana possession of less than two ounces.

Numerous media outlets reported the arrest, which happened in College Station, Texas, where the university is located. A team captain, Smith had been listed as one of the school’s representatives during Southeastern Conference media days on Thursday.

In a statement Wednesday, the school announced that Smith has been suspended, which follows the athletics department’s policy.

Television station KBTX3 reported that Smith was stopped for speeding, and he did not pass a field sobriety test. He agreed to take a breath analysis test, and in two tests, he was below the .080 legal limit (.066 and .061).

In searching Smith’s vehicle after the arrests, police said they founded a loaded pistol, which he was carrying unlawfully, and a single, rolled joint.

Smith led the team with 47 receptions and six touchdown catches, and he was second with 509 yards receiving. In three seasons for the Aggies, he has 112 receptions for 1,321 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Smith has also returned 54 punts, including one for a touchdown, in three seasons, with an average return of 9.7 yards.

The Aggies finished the 2021 season 8-4, including 4-4 in the SEC.

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