For the second time this month, an Alabama football player has found himself stepping into legal hot water... and Nick Saban‘s doghouse to boot.
The latest to run afoul of the law is linebacker Dillon Lee, who according to TideSports.com was arrested Thursday by the Tuscaloosa Police Department on a charge of driving under the influence. No details of what led to the initial traffic stop were released.
“I don’t have all of the details at this point and will handle it appropriately once I’ve had a chance to review all of the information,” Saban said in a statement obtained by al.com.
Lee is one of the favorites to land a starting job coming out of spring practice and into the summer, although what if any impact this incident will have on the competition is unclear. Last year, Lee, a four-star member of the Tide’s 2012 recruiting class, played in all 13 games for the Tide.
Earlier this month, it was reported that running back Alex Tenpenny was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance (weed).
UPDATED 4:49 p.m. ET: Courtesy of al.com, here are a couple of details of what led to Lee’s arrest and charge.At approximately 2 a.m., Tuscaloosa Police responded to the scene of a minor accident with no injuries in the 800 block of 31st street after it was reported one of the drivers was intoxicated. Officers found cause to charge Lee with driving under the influence.
Lee was transported to Tuscaloosa County Jail and was released after he sobered up and paid a $1,000 bond.