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Raiders' Josh Jacobs arrested on DUI charge, sustains minor injuries
Raiders star Jacobs arrested on DUI charge in Vegas after win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was involved in a single-car accident near the McCarran airport in Las Vegas early Monday morning, and has been charged with driving under the influence, according to Las Vegas Metro Police via ESPN's Paul Gutierrez.
#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs was arrested for DUI after a single vehicle collision near the McCarran Airport Connector and East Sunset Road in Las Vegas this morning, per Las Vegas Metro Police. LVMPD Traffic responded to a single-car crash at approximately 4:42 a.m....(more)
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) January 4, 2021
Jacobs was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and treated before being booked into Clark County Detention Center, where he was given a DUI charge, LVMPD told Gutierrez.
The running back's attorney denied any wrongdoing for his client in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vinny Bonsignore, saying that Jacobs has not been charged and will be entering a not guilty plea.
From lawyers of @Raiders RB Josh Jacobs after reports of DUI arrest:
"No complaint has been filed against our client and there are no blood test results to support a suggestion of impairment. We intend to enter a not guilty plea on behalf of Mr. Jacobs if he is ever charged."— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) January 4, 2021
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Fox 5's Kevin Bolinger reported Monday that Jacobs was released from custody and has a court appearance set for March.
According to police, the accident took place at 4:42 AM and police suspected impairment. Jacobs was taken to a local hospital to be checked out. He has been released from custody and has a court appearance set for March 8th.
— Kevin Bolinger (@KevinFOX5Vegas) January 4, 2021
The Raiders released a statement to Gutierrez on Monday, saying they are aware of the situation and wouldn't be commenting further.
And from the #Raiders: “The Raiders are aware of the situation involving Josh Jacobs. The organization takes these matters seriously and we have no further comment at this time.”
— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) January 4, 2021
Jacobs had 15 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders' 32-31 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon.
