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9:59 AM PT — TMZ Sports has obtained police docs from the Gordon incident — with cops saying the running back was clocked doing 71 in a 35 MPH zone — while apparently drunk as hell.
The arresting officer says when he approached Gordon’s vehicle during a routine speeding stop, he noticed the obvious signs of intoxication — “speech was slurred, breath had a moderate odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage, balance was swaying, eyes were watery.”
Cops say Gordon agreed to undergo field sobriety tests … but “performed unsatisfactorily exhibiting validated indicators of impairment.”
In the docs, cops say Gordon was “arrested” … though officials note he was NOT booked at the downtown detention center due to new COVID-19 protocols that allow officers to release DUI suspects at the scene to a sober driver.
Cops say paramedics were called in to administer a blood draw to find out Gordon’s blood alcohol content. Those results are pending, cops say.
Denver Broncos star Melvin Gordon was busted for driving under the influence and speeding … TMZ Sports has confirmed.
Records show the case was filed at 1:55 AM on Wednesday morning. The exact time of the bust is still unclear. We’re working on it.
According to court records, the running back is facing 3 violations — speeding at least 25 MPH over the limit, and 2 DUI charges.
Records show Gordon is listed as 6’1″, 213 lbs. He is set to be arraigned on November 13.
27-year-old Gordon is fresh off the best game of his Broncos career — rushing for 107 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown run against the New York Jets.
The Broncos released a statement on the incident … saying, “We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon.”
“Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details.”
Gordon was a 1st round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and played with the Chargers until the end of the 2019 season.
The former Wisconsin star — a Heisman finalist in 2014 — made the Pro Bowl in 2016 and 2018.
In March 2020, he signed a 2-year, $16 million contract with the Broncos.
Originally Published — 8:43 AM PT
