Florida State Receiver Arrested for DUI
Posted on Apr 6, 2009 1:55pm PDT
The Associated Press is reporting that Rod Owens, the receiver for Florida State, was arrested for drunk driving in Tallahassee this weekend.
Tallahassee law enforcement say that Owens was arrested for
driving under the influence (DUI). Police spokesman, David McCranie, said that Owens was arrested for DUI after he took a breath alcohol test and his result came in at twice the state's legal limit, which is 0.08%. Shortly after, 22 year old Owens was arrested, placed in jail and then released later that day.
Several media outlets have tried to contact Owens and his family. However, calls left with Owens and the Florida State's athletic department were not returned. A spokesman for the University said that coaches would attend a meeting this Monday to discuss next steps, but do not have any comments on the situation at this time.
The Florida State football team has a reputation for run-ins with law enforcement. In November of 2008, five other Seminole receivers were suspended for one game after they were involved in a campus brawl. One of the University's receivers, Preston Parker, was removed from the team in February after being arrested multiple times.
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