Seahawks Tight End Jerramy Stevens Clipped on Alleged Scottsdale DUI

By Editor

Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was accused of DUI and possession of marijuana in downtown Scottsdale early Tuesday morning.

An Associated Press story details that a police officer noticed Stevens’ car traveling erratically and then made the stop around 2:15 a.m. Stevens allegedly told the officer that he had “four or five margaritas” at a downtown Scottsdale bar, and a police report indicated that the suspect looked impaired and had slurred speech. Police also said they found a “leafy green substance” believed to be marijuana in Stevens’ pocket.

The report said that Stevens dropped his wallet and cell phone when getting out of his vehicle and then stuttered around. After a second officer arrived and began to administer field sobriety tests, Stevens nearly fell down during the “walk-and-turn-test.”

Stevens declined any further testing, including a breathalyzer and blood sample. Police obtained a warrant around 5 a.m. and were able to get the blood test. However, the results have not yet been released. Stevens was booked and posted bail. His initial court appearance is set for April 2^nd.

Stevens, a five-year NFL veteran and former University of Washington standout, has been in trouble in the past. He was jailed for two days after pleading guilty to reckless driving in June 2003 as part of a plea deal for a suspected drunken driving offense. While in college, Stevens spent another five days in jail when he violated his probation after driving into a nursing home in a 2000 hit-and-run case.

Stevens, an unrestricted free agent, was a first-round selection by the Seahawks in 2002. During Seattle’s run to Super Bowl XL in 2005, Stevens had his best season, catching 45 catches for 554 yards. Last year, he caught 22 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns.