Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested for DUI in Williamson County

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – Jay Cutler, a former quarterback within the Nationwide Soccer League, was arrested this week in Williamson County.

Officers with the Franklin Police Division responded to the 200 block of Bridge Avenue for experiences of a crash involving a white Dodge Ram and a blue GMC. The driving force of the GMC advised officers that Cutler had rear-ended him along with his Ram, then tried to flee the scene, and provided him $2,000 to not name the police, in keeping with the arrest affidavit.

Throughout their dialog with Cutler, the officers reported a powerful odor of alcohol coming from him, in addition to slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, Franklin PD reported. Cutler additionally refused a subject sobriety check, prompting officers to take him to Williamson Medical Middle for a blood draw.

Throughout a search of his car, officers discovered two firearms: a rifle and a loaded Glock pistol within the middle console, in keeping with Franklin PD.

Cutler, 41, was taken into custody on Thursday simply earlier than 7 p.m. He was launched round 10 p.m., in keeping with jail data. He denied ever hitting the GMC along with his truck, in keeping with the affidavit. The officers reported observing a dent to the rear of the GMC however Cutler’s Ram has a winch connected to the entrance, so no injury was seen.

He faces 4 expenses, together with driving beneath the affect, possessing a gun whereas intoxicated, failure to train due care, and implied consent.

The driving force of the GMC mentioned he suffered an damage to his again however refused remedy on the scene, in keeping with the affidavit. He drove himself to the hospital for remedy.

Cutler performed for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and Miami Dolphins over his 12 years within the NFL. He additionally performed his school ball at Vanderbilt College. The Broncos took him within the 1st spherical of the 2006 NFL Draft (eleventh general).

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