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Paul Pierce Arrested on Suspicion of DUI After Being Found Asleep on L.A.’s 101 Freeway

CHP will submit the case to local prosecutors for a charging decision.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol says officers found the 47-year-old Hall of Famer asleep in a Range Rover stopped in a traffic lane after lanes reopened from a crash investigation around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Officers reported signs of alcohol impairment and conducted a DUI investigation before arresting Pierce on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence.
  • Pierce was booked at the CHP Central Los Angeles Area office, and the investigative file will be forwarded to prosecuting authorities for review.
  • Local outlets report Pierce was cited and released from custody following the arrest.
  • Pierce has not publicly commented on the incident; outlets note he posted a basketball video on social media earlier Thursday.