Carmelo Anthony DUI

Guide Note: NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony was arrested on April 14, 2008 for suspicion of driving under the influence in Denver, Colorado.

He reportedly was pulled over for not dimming his lights and for weaving in the lanes. He then failed several sobriety tests and consented to a blood test. The results of those tests will not be available for several days.

The NBA will not exercise discipline until the results of the blood tests are returned.

Quotes

"I'm here to man up to my mistake, just to let you know that I'm truly sorry for what happened and everything that's going on," Anthony said. "What happened Monday morning was truly and totally unacceptable."—Carmelo Anthony, ESPN.com

"It's kind of bad timing right now, due to the playoffs, due to our team's success," he said. "Once again, I just want to apologize."—Carmelo Anthony, ESPN.com

"I fully support my fiance, Carmelo Anthony, and stand by him through this ordeal. I will always have his back, and never refused to pick him up from the police station. In fact, they offered to bring him to me."—LaLa Vazquez, CW2

Fast Facts:

1. Arrested on Interstate 25
2. Pulled over for weaving in lanes and not dimming headlights
3. Failed a series of sobriety tests
4. Arrested and taken to police headquarters
5. Consented to a blood test
6. Released to a sober party
7. Court date scheduled for May 14, 2008
8. Apologized for incident at press conference on April 15, 2008

Carmelo Anthony Fast Facts:

1. Born: May 29, 1984
2. Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York
3. College: Syracuse University
4. 3rd overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft
5. Height: 6'8"
6. Weight: 230 lbs
7. Number: # 15