Former Minnesota Vikings operating again Adrian Peterson arrested on DWI cost

Former Minnesota Vikings operating again Adrian Peterson was arrested on a misdemeanor drunken driving cost Friday morning, in line with jail information.

Peterson, who attended the Vikings’ NFL draft celebration Thursday evening, was booked at 5:16 a.m. after a Minnesota state patrol officer arrested him. He was charged with fourth-degree driving whereas impaired.

Peterson was pulled over round 3:20 a.m. after he was stopped for dashing, going 83 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, in line with Minnesota State Freeway Patrol Lt. Mike Lee. He then underwent a breath take a look at that confirmed a blood alcohol focus degree of 0.14, Lee mentioned.

Peterson posted a $4,000 bond and was launched.

The Vikings hosted a draft celebration at their downtown Minneapolis stadium Thursday evening, the place Peterson was one of many staff alumni invited. Whereas on the occasion, Peterson appeared on native radio station KFAN for an interview.

Peterson was chosen seventh total by Minnesota within the 2007 NFL draft and spent 10 seasons with the staff. He is among the most embellished gamers in Vikings historical past, successful NFL MVP honors in 2012.

His time in Minnesota was additionally marred by off-field troubles. Peterson was arrested for 3 visitors violations from 2009 to 2011, twice for dashing and as soon as for not carrying his seatbelt.

In November 2014, Peterson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor cost of reckless assault in Texas after admitting to placing his then 4-year-old son with a change. He performed in just one sport that yr and was suspended for the remainder of the season by the NFL.

After spending the ultimate 5 years of his profession with six totally different groups, Peterson retired after the 2021 season.

Peterson’s subsequent scheduled courtroom date is Could 9.