Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Wimbledon
India vs Sri Lanka
India vs England Cricket
India Women Cricket Team
ICC World Test Championship
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Sports News / Wayne Rooney mixed sleeping pills with alcohol, arrested
Sports

Wayne Rooney mixed sleeping pills with alcohol, arrested

Wayne Rooney mixed sleeping pills with alcohol, arrested
Written by Sayak Basu
Jan 07, 2019, 01:30 pm 2 min read
Wayne Rooney mixed sleeping pills with alcohol, arrested

Former England captain and football superstar Wayne Rooney, currently playing for DC United, was arrested on December 16 on charges of public intoxication at the Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The Manchester United legend was said to have mixed alcohol with sleeping pills while flying into the US from Saudi Arabia. He was later released and fined. Read on for further details.

Statement
The footballer's spokesperson has released a statement

Wayne Rooney's spokesperson released a statement to the media explaining the reason behind his arrest and subsequent handling of the case by the police. The statement says that Rooney appeared inebriated on arrival at the American airport, and thus was arrested on a misdemeanor charge by the police. He had to pay a statutory fine and was later released at the airport itself.

Alarm
Rooney rung alarm bells at the airport

Rooney reportedly triggered the alarm at the international arrivals gate, and was subsequently charged by the police for public intoxication and swearing. The footballer was then detained until he sobered up. He was charged with 'Class 4 misdemeanour' and had to pay a $25 fine in addition to legal costs of $91, as has been revealed by Loudoun General District Court documents.

Do you know?
DC United has released a statement on Rooney's arrest

"We are aware of news reports indicating that Wayne Rooney was arrested in December. We understand the media's interest in this matter but we believe this is a private matter for Wayne that DC United will handle internally", said DC United, refusing to provide details.

Past
Not the first time Rooney was arrested for public drunkenness

Notably, this was not the first case where alcohol got the England legend into trouble. While playing for Everton in 2017, Rooney was arrested in a Manchester suburb, Cheshire, for drunk driving, and was later released on bail. His driving license was revoked for a couple of years, and he was ordered by the court to carry out 100 hours' worth community service.

Career
A glance at Rooney's football career in the United States

Rooney started playing for the Major League Soccer side DC United from June 2018, and has already registered some hugely impressive goals with the outfit. The 33-year-old star is the Premier League's all-time second highest scorer, with 208 strikes to his name. He was a major factor in DC United reaching the MLS playoffs in his first season with the club.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sayak Basu
Sayak Basu
Mail
Latest
Saudi Arabia
England
Manchester United
Wayne Rooney
Premier League
Related
Latest
England vs India, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma elects to bat
England vs India, 1st T20I: Rohit Sharma elects to bat Sports
2022 Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina beats Simona Halep to reach final
2022 Wimbledon: Elena Rybakina beats Simona Halep to reach final Sports
'Koffee With Karan' S7 Episode 1: 5 key Ranveer-Alia moments
'Koffee With Karan' S7 Episode 1: 5 key Ranveer-Alia moments Entertainment
Who is Rishi Sunak, top contender for UK PM
Who is Rishi Sunak, top contender for UK PM World
5 scandals that brought Boris Johnson down
5 scandals that brought Boris Johnson down World
Saudi Arabia
Prophet row: Delhi VHP calls for Hanuman Chalisa mass recitation
Prophet row: Delhi VHP calls for Hanuman Chalisa mass recitation India
Prophet remarks: Reasons why India can't ignore Gulf outrage
Prophet remarks: Reasons why India can't ignore Gulf outrage World
Opposition targets BJP, demands tough action against Nupur Sharma
Opposition targets BJP, demands tough action against Nupur Sharma Politics
Qatar, Kuwait, Iran summon Indian envoys over Prophet Muhammad remarks
Qatar, Kuwait, Iran summon Indian envoys over Prophet Muhammad remarks World
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries
COVID-19 re-emergence: Saudi bans travel to India, 15 other countries World
More News
England
5 must-read books by George Elliot
5 must-read books by George Elliot Lifestyle
Depp celebrates trial victory with Indian meal worth Rs. 48L!
Depp celebrates trial victory with Indian meal worth Rs. 48L! Entertainment
5 lesser known varieties of cheese you must try
5 lesser known varieties of cheese you must try Lifestyle
UK: What is the value of Queen's home, royal properties?
UK: What is the value of Queen's home, royal properties? World
Ukraine: India to reopen embassy in Kyiv from May 17
Ukraine: India to reopen embassy in Kyiv from May 17 World
More News
Manchester United
Decoding the possible destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer
Decoding the possible destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer Sports
Christian Eriksen set to join Manchester United: Decoding his stats
Christian Eriksen set to join Manchester United: Decoding his stats Sports
Decoding Cristiano Ronaldo's stats at Manchester United in 2021-22
Decoding Cristiano Ronaldo's stats at Manchester United in 2021-22 Sports
Everton, Tottenham, West Ham chase Jesse Lingard: Decoding his stats
Everton, Tottenham, West Ham chase Jesse Lingard: Decoding his stats Sports
Manchester United agree fee for Tyrell Malacia: Decoding his stats
Manchester United agree fee for Tyrell Malacia: Decoding his stats Sports
More News
Wayne Rooney
Harry Kane races to 50 international goals: Key stats
Harry Kane races to 50 international goals: Key stats Sports
Premier League: Kane surpasses Lampard; breaks Rooney's record
Premier League: Kane surpasses Lampard; breaks Rooney's record Sports
FA Cup, Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: List of records broken
FA Cup, Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: List of records broken Sports
A look at Wayne Rooney's career in numbers
A look at Wayne Rooney's career in numbers Sports
Bruno Fernandes scripts a special Premier League record
Bruno Fernandes scripts a special Premier League record Sports
More News
Premier League
Raheem Sterling set to join Chelsea: Decoding his stats
Raheem Sterling set to join Chelsea: Decoding his stats Sports
Mohamed Salah signs new three-year Liverpool deal: Decoding his stats
Mohamed Salah signs new three-year Liverpool deal: Decoding his stats Sports
Richarlison joins Tottenham in £60m deal: Decoding his stats
Richarlison joins Tottenham in £60m deal: Decoding his stats Sports
Chelsea close in on Raphinha: What do his stats say?
Chelsea close in on Raphinha: What do his stats say? Sports
Arsenal want City's Gabriel Jesus: What do his stats say?
Arsenal want City's Gabriel Jesus: What do his stats say? Sports
More News
Related
Wayne Rooney vs Sergio Aguero: Decoding the key stats
Wayne Rooney vs Sergio Aguero: Decoding the key stats Sports
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Sports news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Sports Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022