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Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler charged with DUI
Butler was arrested in the early morning hours of March 16 in North Providence, Rhode Island.
Malcolm Butler, the former Patriots cornerback responsible for one of the most iconic plays in franchise history, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this month.
Butler was stopped by a police officer while driving a Mercedes-Benz E300 on Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island, just after 3:20 a.m. on March 16, according to a police report. The car was seen blocking traffic and appeared to have just exited Route 146.
Butler reportedly told the officer that he was coming from a studio in Providence where he was making music. The officer noted in his report that Butler smelled of alcohol, had “extremely” slurred and delayed speech, and bloodshot eyes. He was also sweating profusely, according to the report.
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Butler refused field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. He was brought to the North Providence Police Department headquarters for processing. He was fingerprinted and photographed without incident. He was issued a summons for a court date on March 29.
Local news station WPRI first reported the news of Butler’s arrest Tuesday. When Butler was asked if he had been drinking alcohol, he said to officers “just take me to jail,” according to the station.
A police report shared with Boston.com did not include this quote, and had several lines about Butler’s interaction with police redacted.
Butler had attended the Celtics game in Boston just two days before his arrest.
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Butler’s attorney, the former Rhode Island House Speaker John Harwood, filed a motion to dismiss the charge, WPRI reported. He argued that Butler’s constitutional rights were violated.
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