Adrian Peterson, a former NFL running back from Texas, was detained Sunday morning in Sugar Land on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, according to Fort Bend County officials.
In Sugar Land, Sunday morning, Fort Bend County Jail records show former NFL running back and East Texas native Adrian Peterson was arrested for DUI and unauthorized carrying of a weapon.
Chron reported that the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office booked Peterson, 39, at 9:23 a.m. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office will detain Peterson for the night. After appearing before a court on Monday morning, he can post bond.
The arrest is the latest legal and personal issue for the 2012 NFL MVP. Palestine, Texas native and former University of Oklahoma star Peterson is fifth in NFL rushing history with 14,918 yards.
In April, Minnesota police charged Peterson with DWI for driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone at 3:20 a.m. He reportedly attended the Minnesota Vikings draft party that night.
In June, a video of Peterson fighting at JokerStars in Houston made news. The video shows Peterson punching a patron during an argument. The males separated before cops arrived.
“And the guy, we are cool,” Peterson told TMZ. “We know each other. It felt like brotherhood. After disagreeing, we fought, and that was it.”
After a lengthy litigation, a Houston judge ordered Fort Bend County officials to remove assets from Peterson's home earlier this year, highlighting his financial and legal issues since leaving the NFL.
Peterson, once a legendary player, won an MVP in 2012 with the Minnesota Vikings after seven Pro Bowl selections. He played for seven clubs in 15 years, including the New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans. His last NFL game was in 2021 with the Seattle Seahawks.
Sugar Land police and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office are investigating Peterson's newest arrest. Not much is known about the details of the traffic stop or the weapon involved.
