Archives for May 16, 2009

‘The charge is a misdemeanor and required a warrant for his arrest, which led to the lag time until McIntyre was jailed.’

‘Police in Port St. Lucie confirmed earlier this week that a warrant was issued for McIntyre’s arrest. At that time, however, police were unable to locate him at his house. He was taken into custody Thursday.’

‘Whether McIntrye or Smith are guilty of these charges or not isn’t the point of this post. It’s that the Bills’ image has taken a colossal pummeling.’

‘Friday was the third time Smith has been arrested for driving under the influence. The first was in 1997, but those charges were dismissed. The second arrest was in 2003, and Smith was acquitted.’

‘This marks the third time the 11-time Pro Bowl selection has been arrested on suspicion of DUI, having avoided charges in both 1997 and 2003.’

‘Bartal said there is no evidence that McIntyre knew the woman, whose identity was not released. He said the victim positively identified McIntyre after another officer saw him in the area and stopped him based on the victim’s description.’

‘This is the third time Smith, a Norfolk native and former defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. The first time was in 1997, but those charges were dismissed. The second arrest was in 2003, and Smith was acquitted.’

‘Corey Lamar McIntyre, 30, a Buffalo Bill who racked up an impressive high school record, faces a misdemeanor exposure of sexual organs charge following the March 20 incident in Port St. Lucie.’

‘Police spokesman Jimmy Barnes said Smith was released on bond a few hours after being charged with speeding, driving under the influence and refusal to take an alcohol breath test. He could not determine whether a hearing date has been set, and it was not immediately clear whether the 45-year-old Smith had an attorney.’