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Paul Pierce Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Being Found Asleep on L.A. Freeway

Prosecutors will review the CHP case file before deciding on charges.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol officers found Pierce asleep in a Range Rover stopped in live lanes on the northbound 101 near Lankershim Boulevard late Tuesday.
  • Officers reported signs of alcohol impairment, conducted a DUI investigation, and arrested the 47-year-old on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI under California Vehicle Code 23152(a).
  • Pierce was booked at the CHP Central Los Angeles Area office and was later cited and released, according to local reports confirmed in multiple outlets.
  • The CHP says it will present the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office for review, and no formal charges have been announced.
  • No injuries tied to Pierce's vehicle were reported, and he has not publicly commented on the arrest as a representative declined to comment.