Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning in Minnesota and charged with fourth-degree driving while impaired, according to online records maintained by the Hennepin County sheriff.
Peterson had attended the Minnesota Vikings’ public draft party Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium. He was taken into custody at 5:16 a.m. CST and later released on a $4,000 bond at 7:31 a.m. CST.
The charge is a misdemeanor. Peterson’s next scheduled court date is set for May 9 in Minneapolis.
State Patrol Lt. Mike Lee told the Minnesota Star Tribune that a trooper observed Peterson driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone. A preliminary breath test measured his blood alcohol content at 0.14%, nearly twice Minnesota’s legal limit of 0.08%.
This incident adds to a series of legal troubles Peterson has faced over the years, including previous allegations involving domestic violence, child abuse, and financial issues.
Peterson, 40, was drafted by the Vikings as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent a decade with the team before playing for several others, including the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks. His final NFL appearance came in 2021.
