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Ty Lawson Arrested for DUI

Anou Enright January 23, 2015 Rumors No Comments on Ty Lawson Arrested for DUI

Denver Nuggets media dayNuggets PG Ty Lawson was arrested for suspicion of DUI in the wee hours of the morning on Friday. Lawson apparently was leaving a team-organized community event at a bowling alley. Lawson was also cited for a similar charge back in 2008.

Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI Friday morning.

Denver Police say he was arrested at 1:19 a.m. in the 3400 block of Park Avenue West after reportedly going 60 mph in a 35 mph zone.

The arresting officer clocked Lawson on his radar as going 61 mph.

“Upon contact, [Lawson] stated he had consumed alcohol prior to driving,” the probable cause document says.

The arresting officer claimed Lawson’s speech was slurred, breath had a strong odor of alcohol, he was swaying and his eyes were bloodshot.

He consented to a field sobriety test, which he failed according to the officer. He refused a chemical test.

H/T: 9News.com

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