Sigh...Jayron Kearse arrested on DUI, gun charges

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@Vanguard83 said:
nothing good can happen at 4:00 AM.

Might as well just paint an "arrest me" sign on your vehicle

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He spoke to the media today and said, " That's not a reflection of who I am as a person."
Can someone explain to me how that works?  I'm baffled by this type of response. Why not say, I screwed up and resolve to never let it happen again?

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@jargomcfargo said:
He spoke to the media today and said, " That's not a reflection of who I am as a person."
Can someone explain to me how that works?  I'm baffled by this type of response. Why not say, I screwed up and resolve to never let it happen again?

Yeah that's dumb as hell. It makes him look foolish, ok more foolish. He could have said I messed up and I apologize. That's all. His response is absolutely ridiculous.

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He apologized. Statement:

“First and foremost, I would like to apologize to the team, to the fans, for actions over this past weekend,” Kearse said. “It’s not a reflection of who I am as a person or what this organization stands for. The team and these fans deserve better. I definitely take this matter seriously and I’m sorry for putting anybody in harm’s way, and I will go through all the necessary steps to improve myself.” 

More in the article - https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/28/vi...nd-arrest/

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@Nichelle said:
He apologized. Statement:

“First and foremost, I would like to apologize to the team, to the fans, for actions over this past weekend,” Kearse said. “It’s not a reflection of who I am as a person or what this organization stands for. The team and these fans deserve better. I definitely take this matter seriously and I’m sorry for putting anybody in harm’s way, and I will go through all the necessary steps to improve myself.” 

More in the article - https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/28/vi...nd-arrest/

Alright well hopefully it won't happen again. I don't know what sort of consequences he will face for it. 

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OK. He took ownership and didn't make excuses. I respect that. Hope he learned from it.

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I don't think he's a bad dude, but made a dumb mistake. With Hill back this isn't such a blow if he gets suspended a game or two.

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I do wonder why he thought he needed a hand gun with him.

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Charges: Vikings defensive back Jayron Kearse had Glock handgun with dozens of rounds as he drove drunkKearse allegedly told a state trooper he had four drinks at a Hennepin Avenue bar, and he keeps a semiautomatic gun for protection.

Vikings defensive back Jayron Kearse was pulled over while driving drunk had in the car with him a semiautomatic handgun loaded with more than two dozen rounds and another in the chamber laying on the floor, according to charges filed Tuesday.

Kearse, 25, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with carrying a gun without a permit, a gross misdemeanor, and four misdemeanor counts: possessing a gun while under the influence of alcohol, two counts of drunken driving, and careless driving in connection with him being stopped on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis over the weekend after a state trooper spotted him going around a construction barrier.
Kearse was arrested at the scene early Sunday and released from jail that afternoon after posting bond. On Monday, he told reporters that his arrest is “not a reflection of who I am as a person or what this organization stands for. ... I’m sorry for putting anybody in harm’s way.”
According to the charges:
About 3:15 a.m. Sunday, a trooper posted near I-94 and Cedar Avenue to protect construction workers saw Kearse’s eastbound Mercedes-Benz and two others enter the construction zone. He had all three pull over.
The trooper approached Kearse’s vehicle and smelled “the very strong odor of alcohol coming from inside,” the complaint read. A man and a woman were with Kearse.
Kearse’s eyes were “bloodshot and glossy,” the complaint continued. Once out of his vehicle, Kearse appeared unsteady as he walked toward the trooper’s squad car. He was given and failed a preliminary blood test at the scene, prompting his arrest.
Kearse was given another breath test at the jail about 90 minutes after being pulled over and it measured his blood alcohol content at 0.10%, above the legal limit for driving in Minnesota.
A second trooper went to the vehicle where it was pulled over to check on the male passenger. He had the door open and was throwing up from having too much to drink.
The trooper spotted a 9-millimeter Glock handgun on the right rear floorboard in front of the ailing man’s feet and partly hidden under the seat. It was loaded with 28 rounds and one in the chamber. The man said the gun was not his and didn’t know it was there.
In a law enforcement interview, Kearse said he had been at the Gold Room in downtown Minneapolis and had four drinks. He also said he carries the gun for protection and acknowledged not having a permit to carry it in public
http://www.startribune.com/charges-vikin...564057952/

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At least the young man is not a liar when questioned by law enforcement.  Maybe this will have some weight when facing a Judge in court.