#BREAKING NEWS: Michael Phelps Popped For A DUI….AGAIN!
Michael Phelps back in the negative side of the news again…
The Olympian was popped for another DUI last night…
TMZ Reported:
Michael Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence in Baltimore, Maryland early this morning … TMZ Sports has learned.
Our sources tell us … the USA Olympic legend was pulled over around 1:40 AM in his white Land Rover. We’re told he bombed his field sobriety test … and his B.A.C. was almost twice the legal limit.
Officials just issued a statement saying Phelps was initially pulled over for going 84 in a 45 … and during the stop, the officer noticed he was hammered.
Our sources say Phelps was hauled to a nearby station where he was booked for DUI — and was eventually released.
Cops say Phelps was charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines.
It’s Michael’s 2nd DUI arrest — he was popped in Maryland in 2004 when he was 19 years old. He struck a plea deal with prosecutors and pled guilty in exchange for 18 months probation.
We’ve made multiple calls to Michael’s reps — but they would not take our calls.
Story developing …
TMZ also reached out to Ryan Lochte about the situation, They reported:
Ryan Lochte says he doesn’t understand why Michael Phelps didn’t just hire a driver to take him home early Tuesday morning … telling TMZ Sports his decision to get behind the wheel after allegedly drinking was just plain dumb.
We reached out to Phelps’ Team USA swimming teammate and asked if he was concerned for the Olympic legend … to which Lochte replied, “I’m not concerned … he just makes dumb decisions.”
Lochte continued, “He has so much money to get a driver. I even have a driver. Just stinks for the sport of swimming.”
“But he will become smarter from this. Luckily he did not hurt himself or someone else.”
TMZ Sports broke the story … Phelps was arrested early Tuesday morning for DUI … his second DUI arrest in the past 10 years.
Phelps tweeted about the arrest about an hour ago, saying:
“Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding and crossing double lane lines.”
“I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility.”
“I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down.”