Kurt Angle Arrested For Drunk Driving

[SAL]

Sorry folks, TMZ's the best link I've got.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/03/25/kurt-...c-gold-medal-drunk-driving-vehicle-werstling/

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... highway patrol in Grand Forks found Angle sitting in his car in the median separating lanes. We're told Angle told cops he had hit an icy patch in the road. During the conversation, cops say they smelled alcohol on Angle's breath. He failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.

Since cops didn't see Angle driving, he was arrested and later charged with being in control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated -- which basically means he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel but not actually driving.

Disappointed that Angle's still fighting some demons. I wonder if this will prevent TNA from putting on the cage match nobody really cares about at Lockdown.

 

[Kairi]

that is disappointing

 

[Phenomenal1]

He was not arrested for Drunk Driving.

 

[SAL]

He was not arrested for Drunk Driving.

It is essentially the same charge, unless North Dakota has a really weird DUI law I've never heard of. Behind the wheel, keys in the ignition = presumption of driving or attempt to drive.

 

[AF.]

Oh well. Nearly everybody drink drives at some stage in their lives.

 

[PHX]

I think this is like his 2nd case of this as I swear he did this before. Probably won't effect anything tho as far as how he is booked.

 

[Baller]

Damn shame too. Even if it is just a minor arrest, he needs to be sent home as well. He has problems just like Jeff Hardy and clearly needs them taking care of

 

[The Flash]

Angle just responded to the story via twitter a few minutes ago...

Thank U to my supporters. I was not drunk. I was in ice storm and my car slid into 3 ft of snow median. I called police 4 help. They had Other plans. I was stuck and wanted to go to my hotel. I was not passed out Drunk. I was co-herent. I'm sorry if I let you down. Don't Believe everything You read. My life is good and this is a speed bump in the road. The truth will come out. GOD Bless. I take responsibility For this. My job is to stay clean and never put myself in jeopardy. TMZ blew it out of proportion. After my Hearings, I will give You proper Story. GOD Bless. Kurt Angle. I Love You all

 

[PHX]

So I'm guessing if he failed the alcohol test he was barley over it or something if he was okay and all.

 

[Phenomenal1]

It is essentially the same charge, unless North Dakota has a really weird DUI law I've never heard of. Behind the wheel, keys in the ignition = presumption of driving or attempt to drive.

Its a lesser charge in ND. Not by much but it is a lesser charge there.

 

[Kenneth Allen]

So let's give him some slack because it's different laws?

I'm sure he could afford a driver, and anyone who says "it's a lesser law" or "everyone drives drunk in their life" is ignorant.

I'm not disrespecting you but that's fucked. One drink could impair your ability drive, I don't give a fuck how many drinks. Call a fucking cab.