Le’Veon Bell Didn’t Know He Could Get A DUI For Being High

Ross Township police have released the criminal complaint against Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount. According to the complaint, Le’Veon Bell didn’t know he could get a DUI from smoking marijuana.

“I didn’t know that you could get a DUI for being high. I smoked two hours ago,” Bell said according to the complaint (via the Post Gazette). “I am not high anymore. I am perfectly fine. Why would I be getting high if I had to get on a plane to make it to my game?”

You can draw your own conclusions, but either Bell really is that clueless, or he hoped to talk his way out of it. The officer asked where he was heading, to which Bell replied, “I have to be on my plane at three to be in Philadelphia. I play for the Steelers.” The officer noted that Bell’s eyes were red and glassy, and his pupils were dilated. After a field sobriety test, the officer noted that he didn’t believe that he could safely operate a motor vehicle.

After the traffic stop, Bell was taken to UPMC Passavant where he had a blood test to determine if he had active THC in his blood. He was subsequently charged with DUI.

After last night’s game, the two apologized for the distraction they caused. “I’m sorry to be a distraction to the team,” said Bell. “I’m only going to answer football questions right now.” After which he would not answer questions about the incident.

Blount’s apology was similar. “I’m sorry for the distraction I caused my team. I apologized to the team and the coaches.”