Michael Turner Arrested For DUI After Falcons-Broncos Game

Running back Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against free safety Rahim Moore of the Denver Broncos during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Falcons running back Michael Turner was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol hours after Atlanta's 27-21 win over the Denver Broncos on "Monday Night Football," as first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Per the AJC report, the 30-year-old was booked into Gwinnett County Jail around 5 a.m. and released on $2,179 bond.

Turner was also charged with speeding, according to various reports.

Gwinnett County Cpl. Edwin Ritter told NFL.com that Turner was arrested "around 2 a.m." and that bond for the DUI charge was $2006 while bond for speeding was $173.

Turner had 17 carries for 42 yards and a touchdown against Denver.

More from the Associated Press:

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has been arrested for drunken driving and speeding in metro Atlanta just hours after he scored a touchdown in the team's win over the Denver Broncos.

Gwinnett County jail records show 30-year-old Turner was booked just after 5 a.m. Tuesday. He was released two hours later on $2,179 bond.

Lt. Sean Smith of the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office says the traffic citation given to Turner shows he was pulled over for driving 97 mph in a 65 mph speed zone.

Turner scored Atlanta's first touchdown Monday night in the Falcon's 27-21 win over Denver.

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• Peyton Manning

  Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks for an open receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Michael Turner

  Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) dives for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Atlanta Falcons

  An Atlanta Falcons fan watches players warm up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• William Moore

  Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) runs a ball back after intercepting it from Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) as Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) and defensive back Chris Owens (21) help during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Matt Ryan

  Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) signals a touchdown to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Thomas DeCoud

  Atlanta Falcons free safety Thomas DeCoud (28) runs the ball after an interception off Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Michael Turner

  Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) is hit by Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Peyton Manning

  Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) goes to the turf after taking the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Julio Jones

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) cannot pull in a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) and cornerback Tracy Porter (22) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Julio Jones, Rahim Moore

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) cannot pull in a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) and cornerback Tracy Porter (22) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Matt Ryan

  Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball against outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard #52 of the Denver Broncos during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Julio Jones

  Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons drops a pass in the end zone against the Denver Broncos during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Julio Jones

  Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons drops a pass in the end zone against the Denver Broncos during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

• William Moore

  Strong safety William Moore #25 of the Atlanta Falcons intercepts a pass intended for tight end Jacob Tamme #84 of the Denver Broncos during a game at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Joel Dreessen

  Denver Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen (81) makes a catch under pressure from Atlanta Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• John Fox

  Denver Broncos head coach John Fox, center, holds onto Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during a scuffle at midfield during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Matt Ryan

  Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs upfield as Denver Broncos free safety Quinton Carter (28) and defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Roddy White, Keith Brooking

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) rushes against Denver Broncos linebacker Keith Brooking (57) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Peyton Manning, Orlando Franklin

  Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and tackle Orlando Franklin (74) dispute a fumble with official Brian Burkhart (15) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Tony Gonzalez

  Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) tosses the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Roddy White, Tracy Porter

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) looks to evade Denver Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Jacquizz Rodgers

  Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) rushes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Roddy White

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) makes a catch under pressure from Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Vance Walker, Peyton Manning

  Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Vance Walker (99) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) as guard Manny Ramirez (65) attempts to block during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Asante Samuel, Brandon Stokley

  Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel (22) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley (14) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Willis McGahee, Stephen Nicholas

  Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee (23) rushes ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Roddy White

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Julio Jones, Rahim Moore

  Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) cannot pull in a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) and cornerback Tracy Porter (22) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Peyton Manning

  Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) goes to the turf after taking the snap during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

• Michael Turner

  Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) is hit by Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta.

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Comments

[butchcliff]

07:30 AM on 09/19/2012

97 mph after you've been drinking? Personal (brain) foul

[NoAstroTurfHere]

06:53 PM on 09/18/2012

Personal foul! Unecessary roughness, Number 32, on the offense! Suspended 16 Games. Go Home!

[NoAstroTurfHere]

06:50 PM on 09/18/2012

I love pro sports, grew up following players on my local teams and wanting to be like them. I realize they don't HAVE to be role models, but the players who leave a positive mark are. There is a responsibility, I think, of the NFL and other sports leagues, to provide a positive public image to uphold our American values. Call it the price to pay for the privilege for the right to earn millions. I'm all for it. But I'm also for coming down hard on anyone, politicians, movie stars, and athletes alike who put other peoplesl lives in danger. Michael Turner should be suspended for a year, and down the road, athletes who commit serious acts that could hard or endanger others should be banned from the game.

[artstnmtn1]

04:18 PM on 09/20/2012

michael turner made a big mistake but why should he be treated any different or inconsistent with punishment than you or i simply because he plays pro sports? how many employers do you know suspends their employees for one year for dui conviction? the military doesn't even do that. as for his status while earning millions, think about this: pres geo w. bush has a dui conviction and former vice pres dick cheney has two. yet, some people thought they were honorable enough to run the country for 8 years. i'm sure he will be punished like most who dui.

[SmotPoker]

04:23 PM on 09/18/2012

The poisonous goof juice will kill you one day. Don't willfully put a toxin into your bodies folks. Nothing good can come from it.

[squatsonrocks]

02:22 PM on 09/20/2012

I'm with you. People hate on weed but I have never lost a friend to weed and I have lost 2 to drinking. Also hell yeah fo having the george rodrigue blue dog! Reminds me of the one in my loft I had in the ninties when I was still cool lol

[SmotPoker]

04:37 PM on 09/20/2012

As I see it you still have the cool going on. I'll let you in on a secret. I didn't know anything about Blue Dog or George Rodrigue until a few months back. So, that puts you a couple of decades ahead of myself. Granted I'm 47 and back then I had other things going on, art was not a priority on my radar.

[edenooch]

03:56 PM on 09/18/2012

A blink of an eye in the universe

[PalaceOfWisdom]

03:47 PM on 09/18/2012

If a player who offered teammates money to injure someone got suspended for at least half a season, I'm sure a guy who recklessly endangered people's lives will get an even harsher punishment, right commissioner?

[tim33ny]

03:46 PM on 09/18/2012

Okay Michael, go ahead and get drunk after the win, but call a cab you knucklehead....you can afford it.

[FZliveson]

03:40 PM on 09/18/2012

Considering the exaggerated hopes Denver had and all the gargantuan promotions made for Peyton Manning-a broken body with a still-brilliant mind–Turner had every reason to celebrate. And risking his career and life with some blah blah juice in his gut is profoundly stupid.

[Winthorpe]

03:39 PM on 09/18/2012

Maybe you'll be late for second grade homeroom if you post again.

[tim33ny]

03:42 PM on 09/18/2012

I'm so glad I'm not you.

[SaddleBum]

03:31 PM on 09/18/2012

he wanted to go fast somewhere

he went nowhere during the game.

[Widespread Panic]

03:24 PM on 09/18/2012

I thought most drunk drivers stay under the speed limit? I can't imagine being drunk and driving almost 100 mph...almost sounds like a death wish... Thank goodness he didn't hit anyone.

[Stephen Thorpe]

03:12 PM on 09/18/2012

What?! He can't find someone to drive him?!

[Winthorpe]

03:40 PM on 09/18/2012

No kidding. I submitted an op-ed about that long ago, but the paper didn't care. There are plenty of us who would drive these guys around for a small fee, or game tickets, as would taxi drivers.

[Stephen Thorpe]

04:14 PM on 09/18/2012

Or here's an original thought; stay 5 miles per hour UNDER the speed limit at 4 am. 

[sticks n stones]

07:27 PM on 09/18/2012

I recall reading somewhere that some teams actually provide those services. So it's even more stupid to do it!

[1sirsmokealot]

02:48 PM on 09/18/2012

You can't even have a beer after work anymore ?

[Winthorpe]

03:41 PM on 09/18/2012

One beer doesn't come close to putting a guy that size over the limit.

[sticks n stones]

07:29 PM on 09/18/2012

He's not THAT big... about 250 pounds. 3 beers would put him at the limit.

[Papatrainman]

11:13 PM on 09/18/2012

You can have a beer, just can't drive 97 miles an hour on it lol! Oh wait, that's not funny.

Papa
www.papatrains.com

[TheScarletPimpernel]

02:37 PM on 09/18/2012

Sounds to me like someone was over at the Cheeta...

[artstnmtn1]

04:31 PM on 09/20/2012

strippers are a no no for me. those girls are more into each other than the guys who throw their money away on them. besides, i like to pay and touch.

[TheScarletPimpernel]

07:55 PM on 09/20/2012

absolutely

[Sidolfas]

02:28 PM on 09/18/2012

/sarcasm on

YOLO DAWG!!!

/sarcasm off