Ty Lawson Arrested on Suspicion of DUI: Latest Details, Mugshot and More
Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson was reportedly arrested early Friday on suspicion of DUI after admitting to police he had consumed alcohol before driving. He will return to lineup Sunday.
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Lawson Returning to Lineup vs. Celtics
Saturday, Jan. 24
Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post revealed Lawson will return to the lineup on Sunday:
Lawson Arrested for DUI
Friday, Jan. 23
Blair Shiff of KUSA-TV reports Lawson was pulled over just after 1 a.m. for speeding. Police stated he was traveling 61 mph in a 35 mph zone. The arresting officer said the NBA veteran had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes during the stop. Per Shiff:
"He consented to a field sobriety test, which he failed according to the officer. He refused a chemical test.
After being taken to DDC DUI Room, Lawson reportedly admitted to an officer that he had a previous DUI in Missouri.
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Darren McKee of 104.3 The Fan in Denver passed along the point guard's mugshot:
The KUSA report notes Lawson was cited for speeding, DUI and careless driving as a result of the incident.
Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports that while a specific punishment hasn't been handed down, Lawson won't be available Friday night:
Lawson is the Nuggets' leading scorer at 16.7 points per game this season. He's appeared in 41 games, also chipping in nearly 10 assists and better than three rebounds on average. This marks his sixth season with the franchise after spending his collegiate career at North Carolina.
It's unclear how the charges will impact his ability to play considering a possible punishment from the league and/or team. Neither has yet to make any comment about the matter. The Nuggets are scheduled to play Friday night against the Boston Celtics.
