Posted on 04/03/2016 12:35:17 PM PDT by nwrep
Retired soccer star Abby Wambach was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants on Saturday night in downtown Portland.
Portland police say Wambach, driving a 2014 Range Rover, ran a red light at Southwest 13th Avenue and Taylor Street. She failed a field sobriety test, and was taken to the Portland Police Bureau Central Precinct, where she failed a breath test.
Wambach, 35, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist who led the U.S. women's soccer team to a World Cup victory last July. She retired shortly after that championship.
In 2012, she bought a home in Portland.
Here is the full statement from the Portland Police Bureau:
“ On Saturday April 2, 2016, at 11:05 p.m., a Central Precinct sergeant stopped a 2014 Range Rover at Southwest 14th Avenue and Yamhill Street after observing the driver fail to stop for a red light at Southwest 13th Avenue and Taylor Street.
The sergeant contacted the driver, 35-year-old Mary Abigail “Abby” Wambach, and observed signs that she was under the influence of alcohol.
A Traffic Division officer responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Wambach failed field sobriety tests and, based on the test failure and other indicators of impairment, arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) – Alcohol.
Wambach was handcuffed and transported by police to Central Precinct in Downtown Portland for a breath test, which she failed.
Wambach was booked into the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of DUII. According to jail records, she was released on her own recognizance after processing. Wambach was polite and cooperative throughout the investigation.
Booking photo courtesy of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
This information is being released to the public after numerous media inquiries.
Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs injure and kill thousands of people every year. People consuming alcohol or drugs are urged not to get behind the wheel and should have a sober driver or utilize taxis, rideshare companies, or transit so everyone is safe on our streets.
The Portland Police Bureau is committed to working with our partners in government and the community to create safer streets and work towards reducing, and eventually eliminating, traffic fatalities as part of Vision Zero.
countdown before the ‘I was arrested because I’m gay” defense in 3, 2 ...
There goes 10 thousand dollars and a 1 year license suspension. Bummer
Is that a woman?
That’s a man, baby.
Allegedly.
DUII? IS that driving under the intoxicated influence?
Great athlete. Lives a perverted, immoral personal life. Prayers for her well being and for big changes in her heart & mind.
In 2012, she received a gold card from Chipotle Mexican Grill which entitles her to one free burrito daily for life. -- Wikipedia
Thank God she was taken off the streets before she could hurt anyone.
"Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII)"
Actually, she made a very contrite and polite apology. No excuses. No accusations.
Abby WHAM!bach asked to officer to
‘Wake me up, before you go, go!”
That is one UGLY looking woman, thought at first she was a he, but I think that is the intention here
PUI. Posting under the influence.
Amazing how many Science deniers are leftist kooks.
Science 101:
A child in his/her mother’s womb has their God-given DNA including either the male XY chromosome or the female XX chromosome.
These chromosomes never change. NEVER.
Any implants or removal of appendages cannot change the original chromosome.
A male wearing a dress does NOT change his XY chromosome.
A female with a butch haircut does NOT change her XX chromosome.
Those who believe differently have a severe mental disorder.
Isn’t she on that Mini commercial as driver of a “gay” car?
HOMOSEXUAL, because there’s nothing GAY about it.
And endorsement income, no doubt.
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