Sigh...Jayron Kearse arrested on DUI, gun charges
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?
@"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.
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/vikings-jayron-kearse-expresses-remorse-after-weekend-arrest/
@"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/vikings-jayron-kearse-expresses-remorse-after-weekend-arrest/
Alright well hopefully it won't happen again. I don't know what sort of consequences he will face for it.
OK. He took ownership and didn't make excuses. I respect that. Hope he learned from it.
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.
I do wonder why he thought he needed a hand gun with him.
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 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-vikings-defensive-back-jayron-kearse-had-glock-handgun-with-dozens-of-rounds-as-he-drove-drunk/564057952/
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.
@"ArizonaViking" said: 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.I agree...
Own it, learn from it, if you need treatment - get it...Hopefully the hammer is a velvet one this time around. He's got MN law to deal with in addition to Zimsu, RS and the Wilfs.
Not a nice position to be in.
5 misdemeanors
Additional details emerged Tuesday when Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was charged with five misdemeanors in connection with a weekend arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of a firearm without a permit.
According to charges filed in Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, Kearse had in his vehicle a Glock semiautomatic handgun that was loaded with 28 rounds. And, according to Lt. Gordon Shank of the Minnesota State Patrol, one of the two passengers in the vehicle was Mike Hughes, who is a Vikings cornerback. According to the statement of probable cause, Hughes, who doesn’t face any charges, was “throwing up outside the vehicle due to his level of intoxication.”
Yah, I just heard on local news Hughes was in the car, puking all over...Nice
I hope this doesnt have a hang-over effect on the team going into Sunday...
Yep. The drunk passenger puking was Mike Hughes.
Kids making bad decisions: Kearse is 25 and Hughes is 22. They should know better but they are kids. They party and then drive, which I did a shit load of at that age. Doesn't excuse anything but you can understand it. So it takes something to happen to kids (an arrest) for them to modify their behavior, same with most adults actually. It just so happens they are professional athletes and we get to find out when they slip up. They at some level understand they have to be above this stuff, but....they are kids.
Not the post I thought you'd have, Sticky...
@"BarrNone55" said: Not the post I thought you'd have, Sticky...I know, right? Its how I feel for some reason. I'm usually highly intolerant of this kind of stuff. Maybe because Kearse was just 02. over the limit? Or do you mean the gun stuff?
So . . . who was the vomiting passenger? Hopefully not a teammate. Fun fact:there are 2 DBs from Clemson on this team. Jayron is one.
@"dadevike" said: So . . . who was the vomiting passenger? Hopefully not a teammate. Fun fact:there are 2 DBs from Clemson on this team. Jayron is one.
Word is...it was Mike Hughes.
Turns out the passenger was Mike Hughes. .... Jeez. And this was just during a mini-bye. Wonder what's going to happen in a few weeks when we get a full week-long bye.
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