Steelers Rookie DL Alameda Ta'amu Arrested On DUI Charges

A traffic stop on the South Side this morning led to the arrest of a Pittsburgh Steeler who is accused of trying to flee police. A woman was injured and several vehicles were damaged in the incident, according to a police affidavit.

Facing a series of felony and misdemeanor charges is rookie defensive lineman Alameda Ta'amu, who was a fourth-round draft pick this year. The reserve nose tackle is 22 and is from Kent, Wash.

He was taken into custody after a police chase by multiple officers who had to restrain him with a double set of handcuffs.

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

jesus, he was freaking drunk as hell

 

Police said a strong odor of alcohol was detected. Testing showed he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.196 percent.

Read more: Pittsburgh Steeler faces felony charges following police chase - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

it would take a lot of booze to get his bal up to .2 ......... he's a big boy

 

Just shows the lack of discipline on the field is now carrying to off the field as well...

 

350 pounds, he did some heavvyyyy drinking

 

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