Former Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of driving while impaired.
Adrian Peterson was arrested the morning of Friday, April 25, 2025, on suspicion of driving while impaired. (Courtesy of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office)
The Minnesota State Patrol told the Pioneer Press that an officer stopped Peterson around 3:20 a.m. after witnessing an Audi Q5 traveling 83 mph in a 55 mph zone. The incident occurred on southbound Highway 77 near 66th Street in Richfield. After providing a breath test, Peterson was shown to have a blood alcohol content of 0.14.
According to jail records, Peterson, 40, was booked around 5:15 a.m. on a charge of fourth-degree driving while impaired. He posted bail and was released from custody shortly after 7:30 a.m. He currently has a court date set for May 9.
Notably, Peterson attended the official Vikings draft party on Thursday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, and he was interviewed on KFAN at the event.
In a 15-year career in the NFL spent mostly with the Vikings, Peterson had 3,230 carries for 14,918 yards and 120 touchdowns. He also spent time with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Seahawks.
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