Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found unconscious and armed with a handgun in his car, which was blocking traffic, and according to reports, the police cited him for drunk driving.
in a statement that they received calls of a man unconscious in his car on Sunday morning. The car was in a parking lot but reportedly blocking traffic, according toThe police report further states that when they arrived on the scene, they found the 22-year-old Bouknight asleep in the front seat of his car, which was running. He also had a handgun in his hand.
The report went on to say that when Bouknight finally woke up, he seemed confused, started eating something, and then hit the gas, plowing his car into several patrol cars, one in front of him and the other to his rear. Once he exited the vehicle, officers took him into custody. The report added that Bouknight had glassy eyes and alcohol on his breath.performed at the station found that Bouknight’s blood alcohol content was 0.14. North Carolina’s legal limit is 0.08, ESPN reported.The player already has several other driving-related cases outstanding, including reckless driving from a Nov. 29 incident and speeding and reckless driving on Dec. 6.
On Tuesday, Bouknight told the press that he has apologized for his behavior. “I just wanted to apologize for being a distraction before the start of the season for my teammates and what we’ve got going on,” he said. “Bouknight also had an alcohol-related incident while he was a freshman at the University of Connecticut in 2019,” ESPN added.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Hornets' James Bouknight Unconscious, Had Gun Before DWI ArrestA police report says Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found intoxicated and unconscious in a parking lot with his vehicle in drive when he was arrested for DWI.
Les mer »
James Bouknight Was Unconscious, Holding Gun When Found By PoliceJames Bouknight Was Unconscious, Holding Gun When Found By Police - RealGM Wiretap
Les mer »
NBA's James Bouknight Hit Cop Cars Before DWI Arrest, Police SayJames Bouknight was unconscious for an hour before cops were finally able to wake up the Hornets G, and once they did, he hit two squad cars before finally complying.
Les mer »
Hornets' James Bouknight was unconscious and holding gun in his car before DWI arrest, police sayCharlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight was found intoxicated and unconscious and holding a gun with his vehicle in drive before he was arrested on Sunday morning on DWI charges, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg County Police.
Les mer »
Report: Hornets Player Unconscious, Blocking Traffic Before DWI ArrestJames Bouknight was arrested Sunday morning under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated
Les mer »