Vikings' Kearse jailed 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.

Kearse is currently being held without bail at Hennepin County Jail, where records show he was booked at 5:27 a.m.

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.m. A state trooper observed Kearse drive his Mercedes around a barricade onto…