MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings player Jayron Kearse was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of fourth-degree DWI and carrying a firearm without a permit.
The Vikings say they are aware of the arrest and are gathering information at this time.
According to an incident report, a state trooper observed Kearse drive his vehicle around a barricade and onto a closed portion of eastbound I-94 at Cedar Ave just before 4 a.m.
Kearse, 25, who plays safety for the Minnesota Vikings, had an alcohol concentration of .10 BAC at the time. Officers also located a loaded firearm in the vehicle.