As TMZ first reported, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested early this morning for driving under the influence in Baltimore. The report states that Phelps was pulled over at 1:40 AM for going 84 in a 45 MPH zone, and when they pulled him over they gave him a field sobriety test which he failed. TMZ also reported that his B.A.C. was nearly twice the legal limit. Maryland Transportation Authority police have confirmed the report.
According to WBAL-TV:
Police said Phelps was speeding excessively and crossing double lane lines within the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 in Baltimore around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday.
MdTA police said an officer was operating stationary radar on southbound I-395 leaving Baltimore City when a white 2014 Land Rover entered the radar’s area of influence at excessive speed, traveling 84 mph in a 45 mph zone.
The officer followed the vehicle onto northbound I-95, through the tunnel and initiated an enforcement stop just beyond the tunnel’s toll plaza, police said.
This is the 2nd DUI arrest for Michael Phelps, with the first coming in 2004. You can enjoy this old mugshot of Phelps while awaiting the newest.
