Rey Maualuga DUI Arrest: Arrested For Drunk, Careless Driving

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has pleaded not guilty in northern Kentucky to drunken and careless driving.

Covington police spokesman Spike Jones says Maualuga hit a parking meter and two parked cars early Friday with his 2003 Pontiac. There was minor damage.

The 23-year-old was held about seven hours at the Kenton County jail before being released on his own recognizance. Court records show he entered a plea and was ordered to return next month for a hearing.

The Bengals' 2009 second-round draft choice from Southern Cal started the first 15 games of his rookie season before breaking his left ankle.

Team spokesman Jack Brennan says he won't comment until the case is resolved. A message has been left for agent Gary Uberstine.

Comments

[Poorsarah]

01:57 AM on 01/30/2010

If a person is wanting to tie one on, go to the liquor store, purchase what you want, and go sit at home and drink to your heart's delight...stay put until next day.

[LMPE]

05:55 PM on 01/29/2010

I suspect that most people are numb to stories of athletes in trouble. But what about this:

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[NOOTPOSTSFORISREAL]

10:25 PM on 01/29/2010

Is that Kurdish?

[260Parkway]

03:44 PM on 01/29/2010

Since this happened in Cincy and not in Miami (Donte Stallworth) he'll probably get 60 days in jail and a hefty fine.

[BrundleMox]

03:20 PM on 01/29/2010

Congratulations Rey...you are finally a Bengal!

Covington, KY? Can you say, "seedy strip club"?

The most shocking thing about this story is that he was driving a 2003 Pontiac...who says USC players all drive overpriced SUVs or SLKs. The kid may drink and drive, but he's a down to earth drunk driver!

[Obama1984]

02:50 PM on 01/29/2010

why is he driving a pontiac?

[Chise67]

12:14 PM on 01/29/2010

Rey! Learn from this & let it be a one time thing, not the start of something!

[MrT3]

11:19 AM on 01/29/2010

who dey!

[OnlyIfIHaveTo]

10:38 AM on 01/29/2010

Ahhh, setting the Bengals off season just right!