NFL player arrested for DUI after crashing SUV into Florida restaurant
Cleveland Browns defensive end Lonnie Phelps found himself embroiled in legal turmoil as he faces a charge of driving under the influence in South Florida. The incident occurred when Phelps allegedly crashed an SUV into a Key West restaurant on Wednesday night, as reported by News 6 partner WPLG. Phelps, a resident of Cincinnati, was promptly taken into custody, with records indicating his booking at the Monroe County jail shortly after 9:45 p.m. that same evening.
The Key West Police Department divulged that the 23-year-old athlete careened into the Red Shoe Island Bistro located at 411 Petronia St. The impact resulted in significant damage to both the building and the vehicle involved, yet miraculously, no injuries were reported. A striking visual of the aftermath was shared on the KWPD’s official Facebook page, showcasing a gaping hole in the eatery’s exterior.
In response to the shocking event, Red Shoe Island Bistro took to social media to provide an update, sharing a video depicting the damage incurred. The establishment expressed gratitude that no patrons were present during the accident, averting a potential tragedy. Phelps, meanwhile, remains confined in the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Key West jail facility as of midday Thursday, his legal status marked by the pending misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence causing property damage.
The professional trajectory of Lonnie Phelps with the Cleveland Browns has been marred by this unfortunate incident. Having joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2023 following a collegiate football career at Miami University and the University of Kansas, Phelps had yet to make his debut in a game, serving on the practice squad. The repercussions of this legal entanglement remain to be seen as Phelps navigates through this tumultuous chapter in his burgeoning sports career.
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