Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Former Louisville Basketball Star Russ Smith Arrested for DUI
Russ Smith, who used to be a star basketball player at Louisville, was arrested.
The police pulled him over because his car had an expired license plate and he made an illegal turn.
The police smelled alcohol on his breath, and he admitted to drinking some.
He then failed a test to check if he was sober enough to drive.
Smith was charged with driving under the influence, driving recklessly, and driving with an expired plate.
He was let out of jail but has to go to court on June 11th to address the charges.
Former Louisville basketball star Russ Smith was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Police stopped Smith for an expired license plate and an illegal U-turn.
Smith admitted to consuming alcohol and failed a field sobriety test.
He was charged with DUI, reckless driving, and driving with unregistered plates.
Smith was released without bond and has a court arraignment scheduled for June 11.
- Who
- Russ Smith, former Louisville basketball player.
- What
- Arrest of Russ Smith on suspicion of DUI, reckless driving, and driving with unregistered plates.
- When
- Early Sunday morning.
- Where
- Louisville, Kentucky.
- Why
- Police suspected Smith was driving under the influence.
- Arrested For
- DUI, reckless driving, unregistered plates
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
- Reported at 0.073
- Court Date
- June 11
- Charges
- DUI, reckless driving, operating vehicle with unregistered plates
- Team
- Louisville Cardinals (former)