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Russ Smith to Be Arraigned on DUI, Reckless Driving Charges

Scheduled for a June 11 hearing, Smith failed multiple field sobriety tests despite a BAC of 0.073 under the state limit.

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Overview

  • Russ Smith was arrested early on June 8 by Louisville Metro Police on suspicion of driving under the influence, reckless driving and operating a vehicle with unregistered plates.
  • Officers reported a strong odor of alcohol, observed an illegal U-turn across multiple lanes and noted that his license plate tag was expired before he failed field sobriety tests.
  • His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.073, which falls below Kentucky’s 0.08 limit but above the 0.04 threshold for impairment charges under state law.
  • He was released without bond and is scheduled to be arraigned in Jefferson County District Court on June 11.
  • The 34-year-old guard starred at Louisville from 2010 to 2014, had brief NBA stints with the Pelicans and Grizzlies and is expected to compete in this summer’s $1 million Basketball Tournament.