Tag: DWI

Vikings OC Wes Phillips arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DWI

Phillips will travel with the team after being released on bond

According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on Friday night in Minnesota and charged with misdemeanor DWI. He has been released on bond.

The Vikings released a statement on the matter that was also shared by Seifert.

“Wes immediately notified the team following his arrest last night. This morning we contacted the NFL, and after internal discussion, made the decision Wes will travel with the team to Las Vegas this afternoon. We will continue to gather information regarding the incident and have further comment at the appropriate time.”

This isn’t a good thing for either the Vikings or Phillips. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08, but drivers can be arrested for lower levels in their system.

Minnesota’s legal alcohol-concentration driving limit is 0.08 — but motorists can be arrested for DWI at lower levels. The consequences for driving impaired will vary for each DWI offender, but a typical penalty for a first-time offender is potential jail time and loss of license for a minimum of 30 days up to a year.

Phillips could be punished by the league under the personal conduct policy after the case plays out in the legal system. We at Vikings Wire will keep you informed of any updates.

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Former Chiefs OLB coach Britt Reid charged with DWI

Reid will surrender himself to police today according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has finished their review of the crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs OLB coach Britt Reid, officially pressing charges on Monday.

According to the press release from the office of Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Reid will be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). These charges stem from the investigation into the Feb. 4 crash which occurred near Arrowhead Stadium and severely injured a 5-year-old girl.

“According to court records filed today, Reid was driving on Feb. 4, 2021, near Interstate 435 and Stadium Drive in Kansas City while under the influence of alcohol and acted with criminal negligence by driving at an excessive rate of speed, failing to be aware of a disabled vehicle, striking it and causing physical injury to a child in that vehicle, age 5. A police investigation of the crash determined that Reid was driving a truck that was traveling nearly 84 mph just 1.9 seconds before the crash. A test of his blood serum after the crash showed his blood alcohol concentration to be at .113.  The 5-year-old injured in the crash, according to medical records, suffered severe traumatic brain injury, a parietal fracture, brain contusions and subdural hematomas.”

In the press release, Baker emphasizes that Reid has not and will not receive any special treatment from the Kansas City police or the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. The charge is a class D felony in Missouri, carrying a maximum sentence of up to 7 years in prison.

Reid has agreed to surrender himself to police today and will be booked per the press release. The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has requested a $100K bond and that he be equipped with both GPS and alcohol monitoring devices.

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Ed Oliver arrested overnight for DWI, unlawful carrying weapon

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver arrested.

Buffalo Bills sophomore defensive tackle Ed Oliver found himself in some legal troubles overnight, as he was arrested in Montgomery County, Texas, for driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of a weapon.

According to police reports, another driver called 911 to report a driver in a white pickup truck, who was swerving between lanes in a construction zone. When the police caught up, they found Oliver with an open beer between his legs. Oliver conducted a field sobriety test before being arrested. 

Here’s video posted by The Montgomery County Police Reporter:

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After a search of his vehicle, Montgomery County Police also discovered an unregistered pistol in the vehicle, adding to the budding NFL stars woes. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Jail.

The Bills released a statement early Sunday morning: “We are aware of the situation and we are gathering more information. We will have no further comment at this point.”

This is a tough break for Oliver, who is coming off of a rookie season with 43 tackles and five sacks, and was expected to be an anchor for the Bills defense this upcoming season, and beyond. Oliver was the No. 9 overall pick of the Bills at the 2019 NFL Draft. 

 

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Jon Jones bodycam arrest video: March 26, 2020, Albuquerque, N.M.

Jon Jones bodycam arrest video: March 26, 2020, Albuquerque, N.M.

Jon Jones bodycam arrest video: March 26, 2020, Albuquerque, N.M.