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Adrian Peterson Arrested for DWI After Vikings Draft Party Appearance

The former NFL MVP was stopped for speeding in Minnesota, tested at nearly twice the legal alcohol limit, and released on bond with a court date set for May 9.

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Nov 14, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Adrian Peterson (8) leaves the field after a win against the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning in Richfield, Minnesota, for driving while impaired after being pulled over for speeding at 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.
  • A preliminary breath test measured Peterson's blood alcohol content at 0.14%, nearly double the legal limit of 0.08% in Minnesota.
  • Peterson had attended the Minnesota Vikings' NFL draft party at U.S. Bank Stadium hours before the arrest, where he appeared as a guest and participated in media interviews.
  • He was booked on a misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI charge, posted a $4,000 bond, and was released from custody later that morning.
  • Peterson, who has faced prior legal troubles, is scheduled to appear in Minneapolis court on May 9 to address the charge.