SUGAR LAND, Texas - Former star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, according to jail records.
Adrian Peterson arrested in Sugar Land
Adrian Lewis Peterson mugshot (Courtesy of Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office)
What we know:
Fort Bend County jail records say 40-year-old Peterson is charged with DWI and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.
According to TMZ, he was arrested in Sugar Land at about 10 a.m. Sunday morning.
Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins looks on before the game against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
What we don't know:
Details about Peterson's arrest are not available at this time.
The Associated Press says Peterson lives in the Houston area, but it's not clear if he lives in Sugar Land.
Adrian Peterson history
Dig deeper:
Adrian Peterson has a 15-season career in the NFL, spending most of it with the Minnesota Vikings.
According to Britannica, Peterson had an impressive first season with an NFL single-game rushing record, an Offensive Rookie of the Year honor, and his first of four straight Pro Bowl appearances.
A report from the Associated Press says Adrian Peterson was arrested for DWI earlier this year.
Peterson was allegedly caught after a Vikings draft party driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone. His preliminary breath test reportedly came back showing he was nearly double the drinking limit in Minnesota.
The Source: Information in this report comes from a Fort Bend County jail inquiry, TMZ, Associated Press, ESPN, and Britannica.
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