Marshawn Lynch

2022 - 8 - 11

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Marshawn Lynch arrested, booked for DUI in Las Vegas (The Washington Post)

The former star running back known for his "Beast Mode" playing style had been pulled over Tuesday morning by police for a traffic stop.

Lynch, a popular player with a ferocious power running style over 12 NFL seasons spent mostly with the Seahawks, was booked at the Las Vegas city jail. Marshawn Lynch was transported by— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) @LVMPDto the Las Vegas City Jail and booked for driving under the influence. Marshawn Lynch, the former NFL running back who brought “Beast Mode” into the backfield of the Seattle Seahawks, was arrested in Las Vegas just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and booked for driving under the influence, according to Las Vegas police.

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Las Vegas police say Marshawn Lynch was asleep in car before arrest (The Seattle Times)

According to Las Vegas police, Marshawn Lynch was asleep in the driver's seat of a 2020 Shelby GT500 when police found him.

Marshawn appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support.” Lynch’s attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff, released a statement to TMZ on Thursday: “Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI. Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. Police obtained a search warrant for a blood sample.

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Marshawn Lynch Reeked Of Booze, Said He Stole Car During DUI ... (TMZ)

Cops say Marshawn Lynch appeared to be completely wasted during his DUI arrest earlier this week -- falling in and out of sleep during questioning and ...

Marshawn's attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff, released a statement on the matter Thursday afternoon ... saying, "Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI. Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. Marshawn appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support." They also said roadway markings seemingly showed Lynch's car had slammed into sidewalk areas repeatedly before it had come to a stop. During the stop, cops say Lynch "stated that he was not drinking and he does not do drugs, but that he stole the vehicle." "Lynch was not cooperative or willing to comply with the Search Warrant and corrections officers from the City of Las Vegas had to use a restraint chair to force a blood draw," officers wrote in the police report. Cops say Marshawn Lynch appeared to be completely wasted during his DUI arrest earlier this week -- falling in and out of sleep during questioning and reeking of booze -- while telling officers he had stolen the car he was in.

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Marshawn Lynch told cops he stole car during DUI arrest, authorities ... (New York Post)

New details appear to have emerged in the arrest of former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, with the authorities alleging that the five-time Pro Bowler told ...

“Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impaired and conducted an arrest. The stench of an “alcoholic beverage” allegedly came from the car as well. Authorities also noted in the report that when they attempted to converse with Lynch, he would speak and “fall back asleep several times” during the interaction.

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Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep behind the wheel, said he stole ... (USA TODAY)

Marshawn Lynch, 36, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of DUI. According to an arrest report, Lynch was asleep behind the wheel when police found him.

For that incident, Lynch pleaded guilty to failure to exercise due care to pedestrian, had his license revoked and was fined $100 with a $50 surcharge. "Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI," Lynch's attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff, said in a statement emailed to USA TODAY Sports. "Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. Later in the video, Lynch is seen being forcibly removed from the car and placed face-down on the asphalt while officers handcuff The report states that officers "observed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the vehicle, his person and his breath along with bloodshot, watery eyes." Officers followed marks on the road that showed the car had hit the sidewalk near to where the car was found, with a tire located there. The report, which was obtained by USA TODAY Sports, states that Las Vegas Metro Police came up to a car at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Avenue and West Utah Avenue, which is just north of the Las Vegas Strip. Officers noticed that the car, a Shelby GT500 Coupe sports car, was in "undriveable condition."

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Police Say Marshawn Lynch Told Them Car Was Stolen During ... (Bleacher Report)

Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch may not have helped his case when he was pulled over Tuesday by Las Vegas police. According to TMZ Sports, ...

Marshawn appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support." The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Glenn Puit reported authorities made note of the damage to the vehicle, which was judged to be undrivable. "Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI. Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation.

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Marshawn Lynch was forcibly removed from his car during his DUI ... (NFL Draft Diamonds)

Marshawn Lynch was in bad shape after his DUI arrest this week, but the video is scary. Lynch was dragged out of his car by the hood.

Marshawn Lynch was in bad shape after his DUI arrest this week, but the video is scary. During the stop, cops say Lynch “stated that he was not drinking and he does not do drugs, but that he stole the vehicle.” Lynch was dragged out of his car by the hood of his sweatshirt and was thrown to the ground.

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Video shows officers forcibly removing Marshawn Lynch from car ... (NBC Sports)

The body camera video generated during the arrest of former NFL running back and current Seahawks “special correspondent” has been released.

“That is a criminal offense,” the officer says, “and you will go to jail. I’m just asking what it the problem?” What is the problem?

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Police say Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car was 'undriveable ... (ESPN)

An arrest report released Thursday says Las Vegas police found former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch asleep in his "undriveable" car before arresting him ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. "We are confident that when all evidence is presented, this will not be a DUI under Nevada law."

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Video: Marshawn Lynch's car was missing wheel during DUI arrest ... (Yahoo Sports)

Police body cam footage from Lynch's DUI arrest was released on Thursday.

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