Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of DUI early this morning in Arizona.
Barkley was arrested by the Gilbert Police Department at a DUI checkpoint and had his blood tested on scene by a mobile DUI task force.
He was released a short time later and took a taxi home.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Talk Sports
1. Wow, that sucks.... he has been such a role model. Someone with his money has NO EXCUSE to drive drunk as he can easily afford a cab or even a DRIVER.
Posted at 7:43AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Ms_Tell_It_Like_It_Is
2. He is FAT !!!!!
Posted at 7:44AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Martin
3. Role Model? lmao...give me a break he is a thug.Spitting on people ,running his fat mouth..he has zero social skills...a role model he aint.
Posted at 7:53AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Tim
4. An EX basketball player got popped for DUI. WHO CARES??? The state has picked up over 1,900 people so far this holiday season. One guy, in Scottsdale......again, who cares. He needs to learn he really isn't as special as he thinks he is.
Posted at 8:06AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Azspots
5. If you people READ, it says "on SUSPICION of DUI". Nowhere does it say he actually was driving while drunk. Until then you should not judge.
Posted at 8:19AM on Dec 31st 2008 by once again TMZ provides a half story
6. Anyone who drinks and drives is stupid. Especially during holidays when they take special care in setting up DUI checkpoints.
Posted at 8:24AM on Dec 31st 2008 by straight....no chaser
7. Thats Terrible.....What a Knucklehead!!!!!.lol
Posted at 8:31AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Spideyf2424
8. Re: #3
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!
The douche bag should hibernate and get out of the lime light. His career is over a hundred years ago. GAL!! Most of these ex/former athletes are nothing after their playing days are over. Barkley is a rude SOB regardless.. drunk or not. LOL.
Posted at 8:42AM on Dec 31st 2008 by xcalibur
9. Gestapo police state, drawing blood at checkpoints. Big Brother in action.
Posted at 8:50AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Z
10. He'll get away with ....
Posted at 8:52AM on Dec 31st 2008 by cae
11. He's going to use the "Arrested while driving black' defense.......and why is he shaking that guy's hand, Is his freedom a done deal already?
Posted at 8:56AM on Dec 31st 2008 by phuninio
12. How long before whitey gets the blame?
Posted at 9:01AM on Dec 31st 2008 by BINGO
13. Man, he's got lips as big as sofa cushions.
Posted at 9:07AM on Dec 31st 2008 by Luke Warmwater
14. He would never have been pulled over if he weren't black!!!!! Is there any other reason - I mean, we all run stop signs at 1:30 in the morning. Just wait, like the fact that there are so few black head coaches this pitiful thug will throw the race card.
Posted at 9:11AM on Dec 31st 2008 by bigdrew
15. I guess he lost all of his money gambling is why he could not afford a taxi.
Posted at 9:14AM on Dec 31st 2008 by IH8Dook
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