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Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Charged with DUI After Late-Night Incident
9 Oct
Summary
- Former NBA star Paul Pierce arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles
- Incident occurred on October 7, 2022 around 10:38 PM
- Pierce found asleep at the wheel of his Range Rover on US Highway 101
In a concerning incident, former NBA star and Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles on October 7, 2022. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on US Highway 101 around 10:38 PM that night.
As they were investigating the crash and reopening the lanes, officers spotted a Range Rover SUV stopped in the traffic lanes. Upon approaching the vehicle, they found Pierce asleep at the wheel. The CHP spokesperson stated that officers "noted signs of alcohol impairment" and proceeded to conduct a DUI investigation, leading to Pierce's arrest.
The 47-year-old Hall of Famer, who spent the majority of his 19-year NBA career with the Celtics, was booked at the Central Los Angeles Area office. The CHP has indicated that they will present the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney's office for review.
Pierce has not yet addressed the incident publicly, but he was seen playing basketball at a gym on his Instagram Stories the following day. The former NBA champion and Finals MVP has faced some professional setbacks in recent years, including being let go from his analyst role at ESPN in 2021 and the cancellation of his most recent TV program in July 2022.
