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Adrian Peterson Arrested in Texas on DWI and Unlawful Weapon Charges

Police are keeping case details under wraps during an active investigation.

Overview

  • Fort Bend County jail records show Peterson, 40, was taken into custody in Sugar Land on Oct. 26 and booked on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
  • Authorities said he spent the night in jail and met a judge on Oct. 27 to become eligible for bail, and TMZ reported jail records later reflected his release Monday afternoon.
  • Sugar Land police confirmed the arrest and charges but declined to provide further information because the investigation remains active.
  • TMZ published photos and cited law enforcement sources saying Peterson was found asleep at the wheel with the engine running, failed field sobriety tests, and had a gun in the car; police have not publicly confirmed those specifics.
  • This is Peterson’s second alcohol-related arrest in 2025 after an April stop in Minnesota where authorities said he was speeding and registered a 0.14% BAC, and Texas law allows repeat DWI offenses to carry enhanced penalties.