By Vic Ryckaert
vic.ryckaert@indystar.com
Indianapolis Colts running back Dominic Rhodes, one of the stars in the team's Super Bowl victory this month, was arrested early this morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated and faces a preliminary hearing this afternoon, authorities said.
Indiana State Police stopped Rhodes in a silver GMC at 3:02 this morning on northbound I-65 near 71st Street, near the Colts' Northwestside complex, First Sgt. Dave Bursten said in a written statement. Police said Rhodes was driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Marion County court records show Rhodes, 28, was arrested on an initial charge of misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated. His vehicle was impounded and is being stored at a lot in Speedway.
?It was a normal, run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest,? Bursten said, adding that Rhodes "cooperated with every aspect of the investigation."
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said Rhodes' blood-alcohol level tested at 0.09, and declined further comment. The Indiana legal limit is 0.08.
Rhodes was booked in the Arrestee Processing Center this morning and is expected to make an initial appearance before a judge early this afternoon, officials said.
Attorney James Voyles, who has represented several Indianapolis athletes, arrived at 9:30 a.m. and said he would be representing Rhodes. Voyles said an associate, Fred Vaiana, would be present at this afternoon's hearing.
The Colts had no immediate comment, and no one from the team appeared to be among a throng of reporters and TV cameras at the Arrestee Processing Center on East Market Street just east of Downtown. A message left with Rhodes' agent was not immediately returned.
Sgt. Mark Allen, supervisor at the APC, said the Colts player was receiving no special treatment.
?Everybody?s treated the same here,? Allen said.
This is Rhodes? second arrest in Marion County.
In March 2002, he was arrested on battery and domestic battery charges after police said he struck his live-in girlfriend, Latrina Moore, and pushed her to the ground. A deputy dispatched to Rhodes? Indianapolis home observed a red mark on the left side of Moore?s face and a swollen lip, according to court records.
In September of that year, Rhodes admitted to the crime and was placed in a diversion program.
This arrest comes at an awkward time for the Colts, whose Super Bowl victory was celebrated nearly as much for the team's character as its performance. Rhodes was one of the stars of that game, rushing for 113 yards in the 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
It's also awkward timing for Rhodes, who becomes a free agent on March 2.
vic.ryckaert@indystar.com
Indianapolis Colts running back Dominic Rhodes, one of the stars in the team's Super Bowl victory this month, was arrested early this morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated and faces a preliminary hearing this afternoon, authorities said.
Indiana State Police stopped Rhodes in a silver GMC at 3:02 this morning on northbound I-65 near 71st Street, near the Colts' Northwestside complex, First Sgt. Dave Bursten said in a written statement. Police said Rhodes was driving 81 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Marion County court records show Rhodes, 28, was arrested on an initial charge of misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated. His vehicle was impounded and is being stored at a lot in Speedway.
?It was a normal, run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest,? Bursten said, adding that Rhodes "cooperated with every aspect of the investigation."
Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi said Rhodes' blood-alcohol level tested at 0.09, and declined further comment. The Indiana legal limit is 0.08.
Rhodes was booked in the Arrestee Processing Center this morning and is expected to make an initial appearance before a judge early this afternoon, officials said.
Attorney James Voyles, who has represented several Indianapolis athletes, arrived at 9:30 a.m. and said he would be representing Rhodes. Voyles said an associate, Fred Vaiana, would be present at this afternoon's hearing.
The Colts had no immediate comment, and no one from the team appeared to be among a throng of reporters and TV cameras at the Arrestee Processing Center on East Market Street just east of Downtown. A message left with Rhodes' agent was not immediately returned.
Sgt. Mark Allen, supervisor at the APC, said the Colts player was receiving no special treatment.
?Everybody?s treated the same here,? Allen said.
This is Rhodes? second arrest in Marion County.
In March 2002, he was arrested on battery and domestic battery charges after police said he struck his live-in girlfriend, Latrina Moore, and pushed her to the ground. A deputy dispatched to Rhodes? Indianapolis home observed a red mark on the left side of Moore?s face and a swollen lip, according to court records.
In September of that year, Rhodes admitted to the crime and was placed in a diversion program.
This arrest comes at an awkward time for the Colts, whose Super Bowl victory was celebrated nearly as much for the team's character as its performance. Rhodes was one of the stars of that game, rushing for 113 yards in the 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
It's also awkward timing for Rhodes, who becomes a free agent on March 2.
