Malcolm Butler, the hero of Super Bowl 49 and whose late-game interception helped the New England Patriots win the big game over Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, was traded to Rhode Island earlier this year. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in North Providence. march.
Butler was arrested by North Providence police on March 16, according to reports. go local. Authorities questioned Butler after they spotted his white Mercedes-Benz E300 blocking traffic at an intersection around 3:30 a.m. ET, the newspaper reported. (Related article: Damien Harris retires after just 5 seasons in the NFL)
According to GoLocal, Butler appeared to be intoxicated with alcohol and flatly refused to submit to a chemical test. His eyes were bloodshot and he appeared to have slurred speech, the report said.
“Just take me to jail,” Butler said, according to a police report via GoLocal.
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Original #Patriots Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler has been arrested for drunk driving in Rhode Island. @TMZ_Sports
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By doing so just a week ago March 9Butler announced his retirement from the league for the second time.
Butler, 34, played for the Tennessee Titans during his playing days and has not played in the NFL since 2020. However, he has been on multiple practice squads, including his second time with the Patriots.
Butler was charged with driving under the influence by police on March 21 and is scheduled to appear at a hearing Thursday in 3rd District District Court in Providence.
