ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with four driving offenses, including DUI and reckless driving, according to insiders at ugasports.com.
11Alive's sources said Etienne posted bail of over $1,800 after being arrested by Athens Clarke County Police at 4:35 a.m.
In addition to DUI and reckless driving, Etienne also faces charges for affixing material that reduces the visibility of windows/windshields and failure to maintain the proper lane.
"We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering information," UGA Executive Athletic Director for Strategic Communications Steven Drummond said to ugasports.com. "This is a pending legal matter, and we will not have further comment at this time."
According to the Athens Clarke County online jail report, Etienne’s DUI charge was denoted as “less safe,” meaning he likely refused to submit to a blood or urine test.
Our source with ugasports.com notes, though, that the "DUI less safe statute also allows a driver to be convicted even if their blood alcohol content is less than .08 grams."
Etienne previously played for the Florida Gators and appeared in 24 games with one start. According to UGA insiders, he rushed 249 times for 1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns, caught 30 passes for 238 yards and one score, and returned 28 kicks for 671 yards.