Former NFL running back and Texas native Adrian Peterson was arrested Sunday morning in Sugar Land on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, according to Fort Bend County officials.
Adrian Peterson, a former NFL running back and East Texas native, was taken into custody Sunday morning in Sugar Land. He faces charges related to driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, as per records from the Fort Bend County Jail.
Peterson, 39, was taken into custody at 9:23 a.m. A representative from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office informed the Chron that he will be spending the night behind bars. He is anticipated to face a judge on Monday morning, following which he will have the opportunity to post bail.
The recent arrest adds to the ongoing saga of legal and personal challenges faced by the 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player. Peterson, hailing from Palestine, Texas, and a former standout at the University of Oklahoma, currently holds the impressive fifth position on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, amassing a total of 14,918 yards.
In April, Peterson faced charges for DWI in Minnesota following an incident where authorities reported he was driving 83 mph in a 55-mph zone at approximately 3:20 a.m. He was said to have been present at the Minnesota Vikings’ draft party earlier that evening.
In June, Peterson attracted attention when a video emerged of him involved in a physical confrontation at a Houston poker venue known as JokerStars. The video captured Peterson throwing punches at another patron amid a heated argument. The two individuals had separated before the arrival of law enforcement.
“The guy and I are on good terms,” Peterson shared with TMZ following the incident. “We’ve been acquainted for some time.” It felt just like a sibling dynamic. We reached a consensus to hold differing views, exchanged our thoughts, and engaged in a heated The exchange was brief, and that concluded the matter.
Earlier this year, a Houston judge directed Fort Bend County authorities to confiscate assets from Peterson’s residence following a lengthy civil dispute, highlighting the former athlete’s ongoing financial and legal difficulties since his departure from the NFL.
Once considered a powerhouse in the league, Peterson secured seven Pro Bowl selections and an MVP award in 2012 during his time with the Minnesota Vikings. Throughout his 15-year professional journey, he played for seven teams, notably the New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, and Tennessee Titans. He made his final appearance in the NFL in 2021 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks.
Authorities in Sugar Land, along with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, continue to look into the recent arrest of Peterson. Authorities have yet to provide additional information regarding the traffic stop or the weapon in question.
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