Former NFL operating again Adrian Peterson was arrested Friday morning in Minnesota and charged with fourth-degree driving whereas impaired, in response to on-line data maintained by the Hennepin County sheriff.
Peterson had attended the Minnesota Vikings’ public draft social gathering Thursday night time at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. He was acquired into custody at 5:16 a.m. CST and launched on a $4,000 bond at 7:31 a.m. CST.
The cost is a misdemeanor. Peterson’s subsequent scheduled court docket date is Might 9 in Minneapolis.
State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee instructed the Minnesota Star Tribune {that a} trooper noticed Peterson driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone and administered a preliminary breath check that measured his blood alcohol content material at 0.14%. The authorized restrict for driving in Minnesota is 0.08%.
That is the most recent in a variety of incidents Peterson has been concerned in through the years, together with home violence, baby abuse and monetary points.
Peterson, 40, was the Vikings’ first-round choose, No. 7 general, within the 2007 NFL draft. He remained with the group for 10 years and departed after the 2017 season. Peterson then hung out with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks. He final performed in 2021.
Peterson’s profession speeding whole of 14,918 yards ranks fifth in NFL historical past.
Data from The Related Press was used on this report.
