‘Dancing With the Stars’ Champ Arrested for DUI, Says He Was Not ‘Impaired’
- Posted on July 10, 2011 at 11:51am by
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Hines Ward, Super Bowl most valuable player and “Dancing With the Stars” champion, said he was not under the influence of alcohol despite his arrest on a drunk driving charge near Atlanta Saturday.
TMZ was among the first to report Ward’s arrest, saying he failed a field sobriety test and refused a breathalyzer after drifting in his lane and hitting a curb. He was released on bond.
In a statement through his manager, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver denied being impaired by alcohol and apologized to his fans:
On July 9th Hines Ward was stopped by Dekalb Co. police for suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence. He cooperated fully with the police and truthfully answered all of their questions. We are currently in the process of ascertaining all the facts.
From our preliminary investigation we can tell you that we are confident that the facts will show that Hines was NOT impaired by alcohol while driving. However, Hines is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers organization for this distraction.
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Eyeball
Posted on July 12, 2011 at 1:45amNever drink while driving. Drink first. Then drive.
Report Post »kurtibm
Posted on July 11, 2011 at 1:33pmIf you cannot keep your vehicle off the curb, you may not be drunk, but you are ‘impaired’ in some way…. maybe texting, maybe talking on a cellphone … they are all equally dangerous.
Report Post »I‘m just glad I wasn’t changing a tire when he drove by.
Netsurfer2
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 7:19pmYou should never drive even if you have had just one drink.
It’s your call, but the price is heavy!
Good Luck!
I recommend, call a cab, call someone to drive you home, but don’t drive if you have been drinking.
Report Post »BLUJKTS
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 5:38pmIsnt it time for the society to realize that more people are killed by texting and talking on cell phones than drunk drivers and to swap the penalties to fit the crimes?
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 4:18pm“He failed a field sobriety test and refused a breathalyzer after drifting in his lane and hitting a curb…” – drunk is, as drunk does – - – Clink Clink, Swampy!
Report Post »Greg the Great
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:58pmGood nite Otis
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:25pmThe Steelers are the Official NFL Team of Obama and the Democratic Party. The Bears are the #2 Democrat Obama Team. They kissed Obama keister during the Presidential election. A Steeler could kill kids in front of 50 witnesses and get off. Especially a black one.
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:25pmSpoken like a true alcoholic
Da Nile isn’t just a river in Eygpt.
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:02pmIf he’s innocent as he claims what the hell then is he apologizing to everyone for? I don‘t apologize for things I didn’t supposedly do, do you? especially on legal issues where public confessions and apologies could be construed as admission of guilt DOH. Nice agent bro.
“Sorry judge, Iz was just lyin to da publix cause Iz done been towd to byz my agent dogg, But Iz innocentz I swearz, that‘s OJ’s blood”….idiot.
Report Post »ED4237
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:55pmI know Hinse and he is a nice guy and this is just a stupid mistake. He did not kill anybody here or rape anybody they claim he was impaired may be he was or wasn’t lets wait and see.
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:03pmI usually can spell the names of the people I claim to know and if not, I correct it in the ‘reply’ area….That’s just silly me I guess…. @@ (that’s my eyes rolling)
Report Post »GABOB
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:53pmWhose Hinse? He probably is a nice guy, not like Hines in my opionion.
Report Post »CrackersSmurf
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:20pmtexting while driving looks like youre drunk.
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:04pmAsk me, either excuse makes him an idiot.
Report Post »Fight for America
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:12pmFollow this up – he either was or wasn’t impaired.
Some folks you give the benefit of the doubt to – but you verify anyway.
He’s not Lohan, Sheen, or Weiner, etc.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:38pmMADD has gotten the very unAmerican unconstitutional laws passed through lies and false data where you are guilty until proven innocent, but who cares this bitch became rich.
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:25pmWOW, how many DUI‘s did this ’bitch“ ”your word” get you convicted of. Little pissy arn’t we?
Report Post »okbroomrider
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:32pmDekalb County, Georgia…..let’s see: Does Stone Mountain, KKK, or lynchings conjur up any recollection of where he was stopped? Or, did they put it to him because he’s a Steeler, a Super Bowl champ and a “star” and they are Falcon fans? Just sayin’……………….
Report Post »Nigel2
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:43pmWhen it comes to DUI, even the race card isn’t going to fly. Sorry, but take your history lesson somewhere where it matters.
Report Post »mickie4
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:46pmLOL…your comments make sense…..he really should of had a driver, especially in the deep outh.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:58pmOkbroomrider I am from Georgia and I find nothing funny or accurate about your comment. In fact it is down right offensive..
Report Post »GABOB
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:49pm@ OKb
You moron, Hines Ward played for the Georgia Bulldogs. He got stopped probably because he was at fault.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:30pm.
Report Post »I ain’t drunk, I’m just drinking…………….
BobEd
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 3:10pmOK Mr. Collins, good try but I don’t believe you. lol
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:16pmFunny, Hines seems to keep his mouth shut on today’s issues, tries to keep a low profile, and when the crap hit the fan, he is spoken about like Dennis Rodman. This could have happened to most of us at one time in our lives, but as times have changed, there is no tolerance today.
Report Post »Anybody but Barry 2012
Shiroi Raion
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:16pmIt doesn‘t matter if you’re impaired or not. It‘s impossible to measure whether or not you’re impaired so it’s all about the BAC.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:51pmShiroi You seem to be the only one on this site that I would want to be around if this happened to me.Way to go…..
Report Post »jado1981
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:56pmI used to be an idiot, and drove plenty of times when I shouldn’t. Now I just can’t believe I was that stupid. I would always justify it while doing it, and say I was never “drunk” although, I knew if I tested, I’d be way above legal limit. I am glad no one was there when he drifted and popped a curb, but this idiot should be serving some time in community service and speaking with families who lost someone to somebody “not drunk”. I hope this is his “ah-ha” moment, and his first and last time.
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 10:58pmAmen Jad. Thanks for your truthful insight.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:06pmNon-story. The truth will come out soon enough.
Report Post »bcshealy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 9:35pmI’m with you — I don’t think there are too many of us who have not driven at some point in our lives and, by the grace of God, gotten home safely without hurting anyone else or ourselves. Everything I’ve ever heard about him is very positive, and he was one of the nicest contestants on DWTS this past season.
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:02pmVery sad. He is such a talent. It’s a miracle no one was killed when he drifted over to the other lane. He is an accident waiting to happen unless he listens to someone close who can set him straight before it’s too late.
Report Post »randy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:01pmWho cares?
Report Post »mils
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:03pmagreed…this is turning into a “gossip” site…
Report Post »bigbro
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:20pmDitto
Report Post »EJ1979
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:23pmI agree, who cares, and I live in the burgh.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on July 11, 2011 at 6:42pmI agree, so what if the dude was drunk. Anybody out there ever been drunk? At least he is not out killing people.
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 11:58amMoronic, when will these millionaires learn to put a limo service on their speed dial…
Report Post »Angry_Bird
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:15pmDWTS = Drinking with the stars ?
Report Post »Redd
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:24pmThe clown had to be impaired, he was wearing earrings. Is he a crossdresser.
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:39pmaehretjuretjrajt
Report Post »V-MAN MACE
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 12:44pmHow do you know he wasn’t doing “something else” when he hit the curb, something “other” than driving drunk…
With a female passenger…
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:12pm@ V – again, a limo would make that idea safe (to other drivers) too
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 1:38pmWell Personaly I will wait to see if he really was drunk. I know the field sobriety test can be faulty. I will consider him innocent until proven gulty.
Report Post »beensoup
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:14pmWhat he said. Innocent til proven…..
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:45pmEveryone makes mistakes. Move along, nothing to see here.
Report Post »Bluegill
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 2:50pmGood for the rich, we don’t need an over zealous MADD pushing the limit so low that one drink puts in jail. I don’t even consider a bar after the law was pushed to .06 and check points being deployed.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 5:19pmI’ve seen many a drunk stumble over and slur the words “I’m not impaired.”
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 6:40pmOver zealous MADD??? Come back after your kid is killed by a drunk driver and say they are over zealous!! THAT is not a way a child should go.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 6:42pmYou wanna drink, you have a few options.
Report Post »1. drink at home
2. call a cab
3. use a DD
4. sleep it off before you drive
USAMama
Posted on July 10, 2011 at 7:27pmI agree with Beansoup and Sissykatz, I’ll wait to see the final outcome before I jump to conclusions. Hines is a pretty straight up guy and they said his passenger was sober and able to drive the car away. Why would two people be out, one get drunk and the other not, and the drunk one drive. Doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe they’re just looking for attention and/ or money.
Report Post »RavenGlenn
Posted on July 11, 2011 at 5:36amReally REDD? You are so uptight about your own sexuality that you refuse to acknowledge that men have been wearing earrings for 30+ years now? I mean…seriously….
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on July 11, 2011 at 7:43amBut offisher I washnt drunk, I only had a duzzin drinksh. Beshidesh I‘m a shtar shho i’m never drunnkk.
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