MINNEAPOLIS -
Al Jefferson, star of the Minnesota Timberwolves was arrested for suspicion of DWI and evasion of police early Thursday on University avenue.
Police stopped the 25-year-old NBA Power Forward near downtown St. Paul, at 12:25 a.m. Thursday after multiple calls came in about a vehicle that was violently swerving on the road.
Residents in the area also complained about loud music and screaming emanating from the vehicle.
Initial reports state that Jefferson was uncooperative and violently resisted arrest.
Later, Jefferson was booked into Ramsey County jail on suspicion on 1st degree DWI. If this officially becomes Jefferson's second DUI he will face imprisonment in county jail for no less than 90 days nor more than one year.
Front Office Executive and Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn released the following statement regarding Jefferson.
Our entire staff and the Timberwolves organization are greatly saddened. We are immensely disappointed that Al has once again used poor judgment. His latest actions are reprehensible at best and incredibly dangerous at worst.
Originally I had viewed Al as a cornerstone for our franchise, with his recent actions that status is now jeopardized. I am sure He feels horrible over what occurred and meant no ill will but this was a choice he made and he will now have to face the consequences.
Lastly, I would like to say that although our relationship with Al as a member of this team may now be changed, we will continue to support Al Jefferson the person during this challenging time. Al clearly has some issues that he needs to work out and our organization will work with him to provided any help we can.
So far, no statement has been made by Al Jefferson himself.
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