Michael Phelps Arrested For His Second DUI

Early Tuesday morning, gold medal Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence in Baltimore, the Maryland Transportation Authority police said. 

Phelps, 29, was reportedly pulled over at 1:40 a.m. for driving 84 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone. The officer apparently sensed Phelps was drunk and gave him a field sobriety test, which he failed. His BAC was reportedly twice the legal limit.

Phelps was then taken to nearby station and slapped with charges for a DUI, excessive speeding, and crossing over double lane line dividers. The arrest is Phelps’ second DUI. His first was 10 years ago, when he was arrested in Maryland. In a plea deal with prosecutors, he admitted guilt in exchange for 18 months of probation. In February 2009, he was also caught on camera smoking from a bong filled with what appeared to be marijuana.

Phelps was reportedly cooperative throughout the ordeal on Tuesday morning, and was eventually released.

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