Chamberlain arrested on DUI charge
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Lincoln Journal Star
New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain was arrested for driving under the influence early Saturday morning, the Journal Star has learned.
The Nebraska State Patrol pulled Chamberlain’s car over for speeding on U.S. 77 near Old Cheney Road south of Lincoln shortly after 1 a.m., according to Deb Collins, spokeswoman for the patrol.
The officer detected an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and saw an open container of alcohol on the front passenger seat, Collins said.
Chamberlain was taken to Cornhusker Place Detox and was lodged on charges of DUI, open container and speeding, according to Collins.
Chamberlain was driving a 2006 dark-colored BMW 75i with Nebraska dealer plates.
The former Husker standout and Lincoln Northeast graduate was 4-3 with a 2.60 ERA for the Yankees this year, making 12 starts among his 42 appearances.
Last week, Yankees chairman Hank Steinbrenner indicated that Chamberlain would likely be in the team’s starting rotation next season.
Attempts to reach Chamberlain on Saturday were unsuccessful.
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