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Adrian Peterson Arrested in Texas on DWI, Unlawful Weapon Charge

He remains in Fort Bend County custody pending a Monday judge appearance to set bail.

Overview

  • Sugar Land police say Peterson was taken into custody Sunday morning around 9:30–10 a.m. on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
  • Fort Bend County jail records confirm the booking and list him in custody as of Monday morning, with a court appearance set for October 27 and eligibility to post bail after.
  • Police have released no additional details, citing an active investigation.
  • This is his second alcohol-related arrest in 2025 following an April DWI case in Minnesota in which a preliminary test showed a 0.14 blood alcohol content.
  • Initial reports differ on the Texas booking details, with TMZ citing two DWI counts and other outlets and records indicating a single DWI charge.