San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested in Santa Clara, Calif. Thursday night for DUI, hit and run and public vandalism.
#BreakingNews– #49ers Aldon Smith arrested by Santa Clara Police, last night. He was booked into Santa Clara County Jail.
— Matt Keller (@MattKellerABC7) August 7, 2015
#49ers Aldon Smith booked into Santa Clara County Jail. $26,000 bail. pic.twitter.com/I9bKzjgeNN
— Matt Keller (@MattKellerABC7) August 7, 2015
From the PIO: SCPD arrested Aldon Smith last night for Hit&Run, DUI, and vandalism. A press release will be provided later this morning.
— Santa Clara Police (@SantaClaraPD) August 7, 2015
This isn’t Smith’s first brush-up with the law. He has been arrested three other times — including 2 previous DUIs — and was suspended for nine games during the 2014 season after violating the league’s substance abuse policy. He also spent a stint in rehab during the 2013 season.
[h/t: Uproxx]