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Arkansas player denies drinking after arrest, but says he 'smoked some marijuana'
Associated Press
Originally published 07:22 p.m., July 27, 2008
Updated 08:10 p.m., July 27, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas wide receiver Marques Wade faces a drunken-driving charge after authorities say he nearly hit a police officer with his car late Saturday night.
A Fayetteville police report shows an officer stopped the sophomore from Ellenwood, Ga., after he sped through a parking lot and nearly slid into another officer. The report alleges Wade had bloodshot eyes and denied drinking, but said he had smoked some marijuana earlier in the day.
Police say a breathalyzer test showed Wade had a blood-alcohol level of 0.11. Arkansas legal limit is 0.08.
Wade also faces a misdemeanor careless driving charge. He was released from Washington County jail early Sunday morning after posting an $880 bond.
Wade told The Associated Press he had no comment Sunday about his arrest.
Kevin Trainor, a university spokesman, said the team was aware of Wades arrest.
Hes very upset, Trainor said of coach Bobby Petrino. The matter will be dealt with.
Wade is scheduled to appear Aug. 18 in Fayetteville District Court. He played only four games last year.
The incident marks the fifth arrest of a member of Arkansas football team this year.
Wonder if he will deal with it like Mark Richt? :blink:
Associated Press
Originally published 07:22 p.m., July 27, 2008
Updated 08:10 p.m., July 27, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas wide receiver Marques Wade faces a drunken-driving charge after authorities say he nearly hit a police officer with his car late Saturday night.
A Fayetteville police report shows an officer stopped the sophomore from Ellenwood, Ga., after he sped through a parking lot and nearly slid into another officer. The report alleges Wade had bloodshot eyes and denied drinking, but said he had smoked some marijuana earlier in the day.
Police say a breathalyzer test showed Wade had a blood-alcohol level of 0.11. Arkansas legal limit is 0.08.
Wade also faces a misdemeanor careless driving charge. He was released from Washington County jail early Sunday morning after posting an $880 bond.
Wade told The Associated Press he had no comment Sunday about his arrest.
Kevin Trainor, a university spokesman, said the team was aware of Wades arrest.
Hes very upset, Trainor said of coach Bobby Petrino. The matter will be dealt with.
Wade is scheduled to appear Aug. 18 in Fayetteville District Court. He played only four games last year.
The incident marks the fifth arrest of a member of Arkansas football team this year.
Wonder if he will deal with it like Mark Richt? :blink:
