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
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
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