Maryland DUI for Washington Redskins Player

Byron Westbrook arrested for drunk driving in Maryland early Friday.

Washington Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Maryland around 2:00 am Friday. A Charles County sheriff's deputy observed Westbrook driving his gray Mercedes erratically, crossing the lane marker several times. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol in the vehicle.

Westbrook failed several field sobriety tests and refused to submit to a breath test. He was charged with MD DUI, negligent driving and failure to keep on the right side of the road. If convicted for DUI in Maryland, he could be fined $1000, sentenced to a year in jail and have his driver’s license suspended for six months.

The Washington Redskins organization says it is aware of the arrest and is taking the situation seriously. Team executives plan to meet with Westbrook and watch the legal proceedings unfold. Westbrook, 25, played in all but one game last season, mainly appearing on special teams.

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