Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie WR Mike Williams arrested for DUI
November 20th, 2010 - 1:38 am ICT by BNO NewsTAMPA BAY, FLORIDA(BNO NEWS) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams was arrested on speeding and suspicion of driving under the influence (DIU), local authorities said Friday.
Early Friday morning, at around 2:45 a.m. local time, Williams, 23, was pulled over near highway 301 and Cuaseway Boulevard in Hillsborough County for going 57 miles per hour (mph) in a 45 mph zone. In addition, the arrest report indicates that the officer witnessed his vehicle weaving and failing to maintain a single lane.
According to the report, Williams smelled like alcohol and appeared to have glassy eyes.
Williams was arrested for DUI, and later took a breathalyser test where he registered a blood alcohol content of .065 and a .061., which is under Florida’s legal blood limit of .08. He was also submitted to a urine test.
Results of his urine test are pending and the investigation is ongoing, Hillsborough deputies said.
Williams, a 2010 fourth-round draft pick out of Syracuse, who currently leads the Bucs’ receivers with 40 receptions, 627 yards, and 5 touchdowns, was released on bond at around 8 a.m.
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