Vikings S Kearse arrested on DWI, weapons charges

Minnesota Vikings safety Jayron Kearse was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while impaired and carrying a firearm without a permit. Kearse, 25, was being held without bail at Hennepin County Jail.

Per multiple reports, Kearse drove his Mercedes around a construction barricade onto a closed portion of Interstate 94 in Minneapolis. A state trooper observed signs of alcohol impairment during his interaction with Kearse, who reportedly registered a blood alcohol concentration of .10.

Per reports, the arresting officer located a loaded firearm inside Kearse's vehicle. "We are aware of Jayron's arrest and are gathering additional information at this time," the Vikings said in a statement.

Kearse has recorded 17 tackles in eight games this season with the Vikings, his fourth year in the NFL. A seventh-round pick in 2016, he has 68 tackles in 55 career games. --Field Level Media