Category Archives: Alcohol related

Gary Pinkel arrested for DUI

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel arrested for DUI. Best tweet about the situation:  SEC coaches are supposed to cheat, not break the law

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Charlie Davies files $20 million suit for injuries

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Roy Kessel

DC United striker Charlie Davies has filed a $20 million lawsuit against the owner of a nightclub and the company that hosted a party at which alcohol was served to the driver responsible for a car accident that severely injured … finish reading Charlie Davies files $20 million suit for injuries

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Pistons Ben Wallace waives DUI hearing

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ben Wallace has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of drunken driving and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon according to an AP report. Wallace and his attorney were in 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills on Monday … finish reading Pistons Ben Wallace waives DUI hearing

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Two of Ditka’s sons facing DUI charges

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Apparently being the on of the Da Coach does not exempt you from DUI laws as two of Ditka’s sons were charged recently. http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Two-sons-of-Mike-Ditka-face-DUI-charge-in-same-town.html

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Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien stands to face criminal charges for refusing to give police a urine sample. According to his lawyer Mitch Robinson, Byfuglien and three passengers were aboard Byfuglien’s boat on August 31. Hennepin County sheriffs pulled them over for … finish reading Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges

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Ravens OL coach Moeller suspended 2 games for DUI

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller has been suspended two games by the NFL for being convicted of a DWI charge from last year. This is not Moeller’s first incident involving alcohol. According to the Carroll County Times, Moeller … finish reading Ravens OL coach Moeller suspended 2 games for DUI

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Wake Forest guard withdraws from team

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Sophomore guard J.T. Terrell will withdraw from the Wake Forest basketball team after being charged with driving while impaired. According to Terrell’s attorney, Mike Grace, Terrell was arrested around 3 a.m. by Winston-Salem police. Grace says the circumstances of the … finish reading Wake Forest guard withdraws from team

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Richmond football coach Scott resigns after 2nd DWI arrest

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Richmond football program was thrown for a loop when head coach Latrell Scott resigned after receiving his 2nd DWI arrest. Less than two weeks from the start of the Spiders’ football season, the University of Richmond on Tuesday accepted … finish reading Richmond football coach Scott resigns after 2nd DWI arrest

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Haynesworth pleasds no contest

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In order to avoid a larger distraction during the upcoming season, Albert Haynesworth has plead no contest to the charges of simple assault.  He was accused of touching a waitress’ breast while having drinks with friends at a Washington hotel.   … finish reading Haynesworth pleasds no contest

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Britt and Talib on misconduct docket

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Now that the preseason is well under way and Commissioner Goodell has likely handled most of the pressing issues that he needed to address to get the season underway.  So with those tasks behind him, it appears that he is starting … finish reading Britt and Talib on misconduct docket

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Thunder F Kendrick Perkins arrested at Texas night club

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and public intoxication after an altercation early Saturday morning in South Texas. According to the AP report: A statement from police in Beaumont, Texas, said officers saw a … finish reading Thunder F Kendrick Perkins arrested at Texas night club

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Broncos Kicker Prater arrested for DUI, maybe with stripper

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Getting stopped for a DUI is never going to be a good thing. But when reports come out that you ran away from the scene of an accident, tried to hide out at some local hotels (possibly with a stripper), … finish reading Broncos Kicker Prater arrested for DUI, maybe with stripper

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Teen skier Vietze dismissed for urinating on plane

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A teen skier on the US development team was removed from the team after urinating on a Jet Blue flight according to an AP report. Robert “Sandy” Vietze, of Warren, Vt., was detained by police at John F. Kennedy International … finish reading Teen skier Vietze dismissed for urinating on plane

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NY Ranger forward Sean Avery arrested at LA party

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

New York Ranger’s forward Sean Avery was arrested after a scuffle with an officer who was investigating a noise complaint. According to the report: Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Jorge Pardo tells City News Service that a neighbor’s noise complaint … finish reading NY Ranger forward Sean Avery arrested at LA party

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Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin will serve his entire 30-day jail sentence in the work-release program. As part of the program, he is permitted to leave the facility from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday. According to prison officials and … finish reading Khabibulin gets 30 days of work release

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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Khabibulin accepts 30-day jail sentence

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Edmonton Oliers’ goalie Nikolai Khabibulin withdrew his appeal and accepted the 30-day jail sentenced he received in connection with his extreme drunk-driving conviction. After being sentenced last August, Khabibulin appealed the ruling with the hopes of avoiding jail time. The … finish reading Khabibulin accepts 30-day jail sentence

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South Carolina QB coach Mangus arrested

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to The State (S.C.) newspaper, police arrested and charged Gamecocks quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus with nuisance conduct. According to police, officers saw Mangus “facing Main St. urinating on the street curb and roadway” in Greenville. An officer approached Mangus … finish reading South Carolina QB coach Mangus arrested

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Former NHL star Boogard’s brother appears in court

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Aaron Boogaard, brother of former NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard, made his first court appearance in connection with charges related to Derek’s overdose death. Boogaard and his attorney appeared to answer one  felony drug count and one gross misdemeanor count of … finish reading Former NHL star Boogard’s brother appears in court

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Tennessee LB Austin Johnson arrested

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Police arrested Austin Johnson, senior linebacker for the Tennessee Volunteers, and charged him with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel is out on $1,000 bond as he awaits his August 4 hearing. Tennessee is aware … finish reading Tennessee LB Austin Johnson arrested

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