Eddie Lacy, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was arrested on suspicion of “extreme DUI” in Scottsdale, Ariz. late Monday night, according to local police.
Scottsdale cops responded to a report of a possibly impaired driver and observed a vehicle matching the description committing multiple traffic violations, according to Phoenix CBS affiliate KPHO.
The driver, identified as Lacy, was pulled over around 10:40 p.m. local time and taken into custody, reported TMZ Sports. He was booked into Scottsdale City Jail, where he spent the night, and was released early Tuesday morning.
Lacy has been charged with four separate counts of driving under the influence — DUI to the slightest degree, DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more, extreme DUI with a BAC of 0.15 or more, and extreme DUI with a BAC of 0.20 or more. He’s also been charged with possession of an open liquor container. His exact BAC is unknown.
No other details surrounding his arrest or upcoming court appearances were made available.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, drivers found guilty of extreme DUI “will be jailed for not less than 30 consecutive days with no eligibility for probation or suspended sentence and fined not less than $2,500” for a first offense.
Lacy first gained nationwide attention starring at Alabama, winning three national championships and being named offensive MVP of the Orange Bowl. Following college, Lacy was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
In his first season, he rushed for 1,1178 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was named a Pro Bowler and won the league’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. He followed up with 1,139 and 9 scores in his second campaign.
However, his numbers declined in subsequent seasons as Lacy struggled with weight and injuries. The running back played his last NFL game with the Seattle Seahawks in December 2017.
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