Former NFL Star Adrian Peterson Arrested for DWI in Minnesota

Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was taken into custody on Friday morning in Minnesota, facing charges for fourth-degree driving while impaired. This information is based on online records from the Hennepin County sheriff’s office. Peterson had attended the Minnesota Vikings’ public draft event at U.S. Bank Stadium the night before. Authorities detained him at 5:16 a.m. CT and he was released shortly after, at 7:31 a.m. CT, after posting a $4,000 bond.

The driving while impaired charge is categorized as a misdemeanor. Peterson’s court hearing is set for May 9 in Minneapolis.

According to State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee, reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune, a patrol trooper caught Peterson speeding at 83 mph in a zone restricted to 55 mph. Peterson underwent a preliminary breathalyzer test revealing his blood alcohol level to be 0.14%, surpassing Minnesota’s legal limit of 0.08%.

This arrest adds to a string of incidents involving Peterson over the years, including cases of domestic violence, child abuse, and financial woes. At 40, Peterson was the 7th overall pick for the Vikings in the 2007 NFL draft, a title he held proudly for a decade before leaving in 2017. His NFL journey has taken him through teams like the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks, with his career concluding during the 2021 season.

Peterson’s impressive career boasts a total of 14,918 rushing yards, placing him fifth in NFL history for this achievement.