Police: DUI charge stands against Bucs player

J-Dizzle · 08-24-2007, 10:03 PM

By Stephen Thompson of The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 24, 2007

Video: David Boston during a police stop.

PINELLAS PARK The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had no public comment on the DUI arrest Thursday night of wide receiver David Boston.

Boston, 29, who lives in Cooper City, was found passed out at the wheel of a dark red Range Rover at 49th Street and Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park police said. The vehicle was in a travel lane, and the engine was running.

"We're assuming he stopped at the red light and passed out," police Capt. Sanfield Forseth said. "He didn't know where he was."

The jail affidavit said that Boston had poor balance. It also said he has a tattoo of "Chucky" on the right side of his chest.

"He seemed disoriented and confused," the arresting officer, identified as J. McNeil, said in the arrest affidavit. "He had mood swings and seemed evasive."

At 8:30 p.m., Boston was taken to the Pinellas County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of driving under the influence.

David Boston

He was released on his own recognizance.

A drunkenness-recognition expert was called to the scene and conducted a field sobriety test, then escorted Boston to jail. A so-called DRE exam goes beyond the field sobriety test and includes a check of a driver's muscle tone and pupils, Forseth said.

Breath tests indicated there was no alcohol in Boston's system, and the results of a urine test are pending, Forseth said.

Boston told Pinellas Park police he had left practice in Orlando and was on his way to Tampa International Airport, where he had a hotel room. He apparently missed the TIA exit and continued across Tampa Bay into Pinellas Park.

The Range Rover had Texas plates and wasn't registered to Boston, Forseth said.

At the scene, his eyes were bouncing back and forth and jerking, Forseth said. When officers told him he was in Pinellas Park, he responded, "Where is Pinellas Park?" Forseth said. "He believed he was somewhere in Hillsborough County."

A woman who identified herself as Boston's wife answered his telephone today. She said she hadn't heard of what occurred and when informed by a reporter of her husband's arrest said, "Oh really," then hung up the phone.

The Bucs have had no comment on the incident, and it appeared likely that Boston – who is trying to make a comeback after missing the previous two seasons – would go to Miami for the team's Saturday game against the Dolphins.

If the urine test doesn't come back clean, Boston could face a four-game suspension, which would be his second since he came to the NFL in 1999.

Boston's first suspension was in 2004 after he was found to be in violation of the league's steroid policy.

Also, in 2004, he was charged with simple assault in Burlington, Vt., for striking a ticket agent at an airport. He pleaded no contest.

Tribune staff writer Roy Cummings contributed to this report. Contact Stephen Thompson at sthompson@tampatrib.com or 727-823-3303

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BlkT4Freak · 08-25-2007, 01:36 PM

I feel bad for the guy. I really hope that he was just tired lol but from what the article said he must have had something in his system. Guy was clutch reciever on our team and if he gets suspended for who knows how long this time then hopfully someone will pick up the slack.

atreyu06 · 08-25-2007, 01:45 PM

haha i totally saw him yesterday just didnt know who or what was going on

**Bucsfan** · 08-25-2007, 04:19 PM

I've heard of people crossing the HFB and passing TIA airport. Apparently it's easy to do if you're not familiar with the area.

J-Dizzle · 08-25-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucsfan

I've heard of people crossing the HFB and passing TIA airport. Apparently it's easy to do if you're not familiar with the area.

Or not paying attention. I have done it!

RichWarChild · 08-27-2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucsfan

I've heard of people crossing the HFB and passing TIA airport. Apparently it's easy to do if you're not familiar with the area.

I did the reverse of that a few times when I first moved here.. I'd be coming up 275 from St Pete and not find the exit.. Next thing I knew I was in Tampa....

John · 08-27-2007, 10:55 AM

i still think he was on something

BlkT4Freak · 09-06-2007, 04:33 PM

PINELLAS PARK - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Boston will face a DUI charge after urinalysis test results were returned to the Pinellas Park Police Department, officials said today.
Police said they will not disclose details of the test results, but the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's office will pursue a misdemeanor DUI charge against Boston.
"The result of the urinalysis will not be released by the Pinellas Park Police Department at this time as the case remains under active investigation and prosecution," police spokesman Sandy Forseth said.
Florida has a broad public records law that allows documents that are part of an active investigation to be withheld until investigation is completed. Generally speaking, however, police will release information when their investigation is concluded even if the state attorney becomes involved. Forseth conceded the situation is unusual.
"It's not common, but I think it depends on who's involved legally," Forseth said.
The decision to withhold information, he said, came after speaking with the state attorney's office.
"We have had consultation with them and what would be in the best interest of moving forward with this case and this is the determination we've made," Forseth said. "I think everything's pretty much been completed but the case has not been tried. The prosecution has not materialized yet. That's what the concern is."

The Buccaneers have been emphatic that Boston is innocent, but after practice Thursday, coach Jon Gruden said he was unable to comment.
"I don't have any information on that. Once we get information, we'll move on accordingly. We'll see for ourselves exactly what is going on with this case and we'll react, obviously, accordingly," Gruden said. "I'm just walking off the field....Right now, I'm not going to plead the Fifth here. I don't have any information at my fingertips to talk about. When I do, we'll have something to say."
Boston was arrested Aug. 23 after police say they found him asleep at the wheel of his Range Rover with the engine running at a major Pinellas Park intersection. Police awoke him and he said he was on his way from Orlando to Tampa International Airport and thought he was in Hillsborough County.
He also vehemently denied being under the influence of anything, and the Bucs have backed him. The team issued this statement two days after the arrest: "We have investigated the David Boston situation and feel that we have an understanding of the facts. At this time, we have seen no objective evidence to support the charges that were brought against him.''
-- Anne Lindberg, Times staff writer

HMMM Interesting

**Tackleberry** · 09-06-2007, 04:46 PM

weird...you gotta be on something to not know where you are at....or he was so damn tired he was delirious.....but even thats pushing it.

J-Dizzle · 09-06-2007, 04:49 PM

Sounds like david boston

BlkT4Freak · 09-06-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Dizzle

Sounds like david boston

Hahaha

08-24-2007, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
J-Dizzle Still Addicted to Boost	David Boston= DUI By Stephen Thompson of The Tampa Tribune Published: August 24, 2007 Video: David Boston during a police stop. PINELLAS PARK The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had no public comment on the DUI arrest Thursday night of wide receiver David Boston. Boston, 29, who lives in Cooper City, was found passed out at the wheel of a dark red Range Rover at 49th Street and Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park police said. The vehicle was in a travel lane, and the engine was running. "We're assuming he stopped at the red light and passed out," police Capt. Sanfield Forseth said. "He didn't know where he was." The jail affidavit said that Boston had poor balance. It also said he has a tattoo of "Chucky" on the right side of his chest. "He seemed disoriented and confused," the arresting officer, identified as J. McNeil, said in the arrest affidavit. "He had mood swings and seemed evasive." At 8:30 p.m., Boston was taken to the Pinellas County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of driving under the influence. David Boston He was released on his own recognizance. A drunkenness-recognition expert was called to the scene and conducted a field sobriety test, then escorted Boston to jail. A so-called DRE exam goes beyond the field sobriety test and includes a check of a driver's muscle tone and pupils, Forseth said. Breath tests indicated there was no alcohol in Boston's system, and the results of a urine test are pending, Forseth said. Boston told Pinellas Park police he had left practice in Orlando and was on his way to Tampa International Airport, where he had a hotel room. He apparently missed the TIA exit and continued across Tampa Bay into Pinellas Park. The Range Rover had Texas plates and wasn't registered to Boston, Forseth said. At the scene, his eyes were bouncing back and forth and jerking, Forseth said. When officers told him he was in Pinellas Park, he responded, "Where is Pinellas Park?" Forseth said. "He believed he was somewhere in Hillsborough County." A woman who identified herself as Boston's wife answered his telephone today. She said she hadn't heard of what occurred and when informed by a reporter of her husband's arrest said, "Oh really," then hung up the phone. The Bucs have had no comment on the incident, and it appeared likely that Boston – who is trying to make a comeback after missing the previous two seasons – would go to Miami for the team's Saturday game against the Dolphins. If the urine test doesn't come back clean, Boston could face a four-game suspension, which would be his second since he came to the NFL in 1999. Boston's first suspension was in 2004 after he was found to be in violation of the league's steroid policy. Also, in 2004, he was charged with simple assault in Burlington, Vt., for striking a ticket agent at an airport. He pleaded no contest. Tribune staff writer Roy Cummings contributed to this report. Contact Stephen Thompson at sthompson@tampatrib.com or 727-823-3303 http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/aug...?news-breaking Last edited by J-Dizzle : 08-24-2007 at 11:52 PM.

09-06-2007, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlkT4Freak Registered User	Police: DUI charge stands against Bucs player PINELLAS PARK - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Boston will face a DUI charge after urinalysis test results were returned to the Pinellas Park Police Department, officials said today. Police said they will not disclose details of the test results, but the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's office will pursue a misdemeanor DUI charge against Boston. "The result of the urinalysis will not be released by the Pinellas Park Police Department at this time as the case remains under active investigation and prosecution," police spokesman Sandy Forseth said. Florida has a broad public records law that allows documents that are part of an active investigation to be withheld until investigation is completed. Generally speaking, however, police will release information when their investigation is concluded even if the state attorney becomes involved. Forseth conceded the situation is unusual. "It's not common, but I think it depends on who's involved legally," Forseth said. The decision to withhold information, he said, came after speaking with the state attorney's office. "We have had consultation with them and what would be in the best interest of moving forward with this case and this is the determination we've made," Forseth said. "I think everything's pretty much been completed but the case has not been tried. The prosecution has not materialized yet. That's what the concern is." The Buccaneers have been emphatic that Boston is innocent, but after practice Thursday, coach Jon Gruden said he was unable to comment. "I don't have any information on that. Once we get information, we'll move on accordingly. We'll see for ourselves exactly what is going on with this case and we'll react, obviously, accordingly," Gruden said. "I'm just walking off the field....Right now, I'm not going to plead the Fifth here. I don't have any information at my fingertips to talk about. When I do, we'll have something to say." Boston was arrested Aug. 23 after police say they found him asleep at the wheel of his Range Rover with the engine running at a major Pinellas Park intersection. Police awoke him and he said he was on his way from Orlando to Tampa International Airport and thought he was in Hillsborough County. He also vehemently denied being under the influence of anything, and the Bucs have backed him. The team issued this statement two days after the arrest: "We have investigated the David Boston situation and feel that we have an understanding of the facts. At this time, we have seen no objective evidence to support the charges that were brought against him.'' -- Anne Lindberg, Times staff writer HMMM Interesting

08-25-2007, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlkT4Freak Registered User	I feel bad for the guy. I really hope that he was just tired lol but from what the article said he must have had something in his system. Guy was clutch reciever on our team and if he gets suspended for who knows how long this time then hopfully someone will pick up the slack.

08-25-2007, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
atreyu06 ^is rocking the SOHC^	haha i totally saw him yesterday just didnt know who or what was going on

08-25-2007, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bucsfan Have Fub!™	I've heard of people crossing the HFB and passing TIA airport. Apparently it's easy to do if you're not familiar with the area.

08-27-2007, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
John Registered User	i still think he was on something

09-06-2007, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tackleberry Animal Mother	weird...you gotta be on something to not know where you are at....or he was so damn tired he was delirious.....but even thats pushing it.

09-06-2007, 04:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
J-Dizzle Still Addicted to Boost	Sounds like david boston