Former NFL QB Jay Cutler arrested on charges of DUI and gun possession after minor crash in Tennessee

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested Thursday following a minor crash in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, in line with the Franklin Police Division.

Cutler, 41, was charged with driving below the affect, possession of a handgun below the affect, failure to train due care to keep away from a collision and implied consent, per a information launch.

Officers responded to Bridge Road and 2nd Avenue north following a report of a crash at round 5 p.m., in line with an affidavit from Williamson County. On the scene, the motive force of a GMC instructed them {that a} man driving a White Ram truck had rear-ended his car and supplied $2,000 if he did not name the police earlier than making an attempt to flee.

An officer spoke to Cutler, who says he allegedly smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, was staggering, swaying and slurred his phrases, per the affidavit. Cutler additionally refused to carry out a standardized area sobriety take a look at.

Cutler was taken into custody by police and a blood search warrant was obtained at a close-by medical middle. Throughout a search of Cutler’s automotive, a rifle was allegedly discovered within the backset and a loaded handgun was discovered within the middle console.

Cutler was booked into Williamson County Jail and launched on $5,000 bond, in line with police. Cutler was launched below the situation that he doesn’t drive vehicles with out an ignition interlock gadget — which measures breath alcohol content material — or whereas below the affect, per the affidavit.

A consultant for Cutler didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Cutler is finest identified for his 12 season profession with the NFL, most of which he spent with the Chicago Bears. He was additionally married to actuality TV star Kristin Cavallari earlier than they divorced in 2020, and appeared within the present “Very Cavallari,” which premiered in 2018 and targeted on Cavallari’s enterprise ventures in addition to their household.

Cutler and Cavallari share three kids collectively, two boys and a lady.