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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep when he smelled alcohol when Las Vegas police arrested him. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to an arrest report released Thursday.
Lynch's attorneys David Chesnov and Richard Schoenfeld said in a statement that Lynch's car was "safely parked and not being driven" when police arrived early Tuesday morning, and no drunk driving followed.[22] }
"Marshawn did not pull over for a DUI," the statement said. “Given all the evidence presented, I am confident this is not a DUI under Nevada law.”
The arresting officer Kevin Barker said Lynch's black 2020 Shelby GT500 He reported that he was "undrivable", had no front wheels and had severely damaged rear driver and passenger wheels.
According to the arrest report, investigators said: He said he spotted signs suggesting the vehicle had "hit the sidewalk" before coming to a stop in an industrial area of downtown Las Vegas not far from Main Street.
"The driver was asleep with the driver's door open, leaning back on his seat and holding the steering wheel," the report said.
At 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lynch was arrested after the Seattle Seahawks, the team he played for most of his 12 seasons in the NFL. , the morning after Lynch announced he had been hired for the special. Correspondent.
Lynch also played for the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders.
According to arrest reports, Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with police and fell asleep several times during interrogation. After a judge issued a warrant, prison officers "had to use a restraint chair to force blood draws," the report said.
Lynch was subsequently released from the Las Vegas City Jail pending his December 7 trial in Las Vegas City Court.
His blood test results were not immediately released. Nevada law prohibits driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher.
Lynch pleaded not to contest the misdemeanor vehicle parking charges in April and fined him $750, according to court records.
Schoenfeld, who represented Lynch in the case, declined to comment on it on Thursday.
Lynch's attorney said in a statement that Lynch "appreciated and appreciated the interest and support of everyone." Through 2019, he had 10,413 career rushing yards and 85 rushing touchdowns, and was named to the Pro Bowl five times. He won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in his 2013 season.
