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Vikes' Jayron Kearse arrested for DWI, weapons charge

MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while impaired and carrying a firearm without a permit.

Records show Kearse was booked at 5:27 a.m. and was held at Hennepin County Jail until he posted $6,000 bond Sunday afternoon.

The Minnesota Vikings are aware of the incident involving the fourth-year safety and put out the following statement: "We are aware of Jayron's arrest and are gathering additional information at this time."

According to an incident report from the Minnesota State Patrol, Kearse was stopped heading eastbound on Interstate 94 just before 4 a.