Adrian Peterson arrested in Hennepin County

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested in Hennepin County for allegedly driving while impaired. Peterson, 40, was booked into the Hennepin County jail Friday morning, but was released on bail.

According to ABC affiliate KSTP, Peterson made an appearance at U.S. Bank Stadium as part of the Viking’s draft day party.

The Minnesota State Patrol stated that Peterson was pulled over at 3:20 a.m. Friday morning when a state trooper stopped a vehicle that was reportedly speeding on southbound Highway 77 and 66th Street in Richfield.

According to the state patrol, Peterson had been driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone and blew an alcohol concentration of 0.14 during a breath test.

He is scheduled to appear in court on May 9 in Minneapolis.

Peterson was drafted by the Vikings in 2007 and spent 10 seasons with the team.  He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2007, reached seven Pro Bowls, was NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 2012, the NFL’s rushing yards leader in 2008, 2012 and 2015 and set an NFL record of most rushing yards in a single game with 296 yards in 2007.