Georgia RB Trevor Etienne arrested Sunday morning on four misdemeanors, DUI

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Georgia RB Trevor Etienne arrested Sunday morning on four misdemeanors, including DUI

by:
Nick Schultz

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested in Athens Sunday morning, On3 and DawgsHQ's Palmer Thombs reported. He is facing multiple misdemeanor charges related to driving.

Etienne was booked at 4:35 a.m. local time on four charges – driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and affixing materials that reduce the visibility from windows and/or windshield. He posted a $1,883 bond and was released less than an hour later, at 5:27 a.m.

Etienne is gearing up for his first season at Georgia after transferring from Florida. He arrived in Athens as a highly touted transfer portal addition

This story will be updated.

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Trevor Etienne, Georgia RB transfer from Florida, arrested for DUI, other driving charges
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Trevor Etienne is making the wrong kind of headlines in his first spring at Georgia. The UGA running back, a transfer from rival Florida, was arrested Saturday morning on multiple driving charges, including DUI.

Athens-Clarke County records show Etienne was booked at 4:35 a.m. and released on bond at 5:27 a.m. Saturday. He is charged with DUI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper driving on road and affixing materials that reduce visibility of windows/windshield.

Etienne's DUI charge is labeled "DUI – alcohol – less safe." Under Georgia law, drivers can receive DUI less safe charges even if their blood alcohol content is below .08 if the officer finds the driver to be driving impaired.

Dawg Nation notes that Etienne is the first Bulldog player to be arrested this offseason. Last offseason, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Jalen Carter, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint and De'Nylon Morrissette all faced driving-related arrests. In January 2023, offensive lineman Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy tragically lost their lives in an auto accident.

Etienne's transfer from Florida to Georgia was one of the more high-profile transfer stories of the most recent portal cycle.

At this time, Georgia coach Kirby Smart has not publicly commented on Etienne's arrest.

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Georgia finally releases statement after RB Trevor Etienne arrested on DUI, other misdemeanors

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Nick Schultz
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Georgia has released a statement in light of Trevor Etienne's arrest. He was booked early Sunday morning on four misdemeanor charges related to driving.

"We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering additional information," said Steven Drummond, Georgia executive associate AD for strategic communications, in a statement to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. "This is a pending legal matter and we will not have further comment at this time."

Etienne was booked at 4:35 a.m. local time on four charges – driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and affixing materials that reduce the visibility from windows and/or windshield

Etienne is coming off his most productive season at Florida, totaling a career-high 753 yards and eight touchdowns to serve as a key piece of the Gators running game. After the season, though, he entered the transfer portal and made his way Athens. Now, he'll try to help replace the production of the NFL Draft-bound Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards.

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Georgia football running back Trevor Etienne arrested on multiple charges including DUI, reckless driving

Georgia football running back Trevor Etienne was arrested Sunday morning on multiple charges including DUI.

The Florida transfer was booked into the Clarke County Jail at 4:35 a.m. after Athens-Clarke County Police charged him with four misdemeanors, according to the online booking report.

Etienne was charged with DUI alcohol less safe, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper driving on road and affixing materials that reduce visibility of windows/windshield.

DUI alcohol less safe is a statute "that allows for drivers to be convicted even if their blood alcohol content is less than .08," according to the website Georgiacriminallawyer.comGeorgia football running back Trevor Etienne was arrested Sunday morning on multiple charges including DUI.

The Florida transfer was booked into the Clarke County Jail at 4:35 a.m. after Athens-Clarke County Police charged him with four misdemeanors, according to the online booking report.

Etienne was charged with DUI alcohol less safe, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane/improper driving on road and affixing materials that reduce visibility of windows/windshield.

DUI alcohol less safe is a statute "that allows for drivers to be convicted even if their blood alcohol content is less than .08," according to the website Georgiacriminallawyer.com (or if Etienne refused the test on advice of attorney).

Etienne, from Jennings, Louisiana, was released at 5:27 a.m. on bonds totaling $1,883.

Georgia athletics provided a statement:

"We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering information," executive athletic director Steven Drummond said. "This is a pending legal matter and will not have further comment at this time."

Georgia football players had at least 14 player arrests or citations for speeding or reckless driving last year after the Jan. 15, 2023 fatal crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandley LeCroy. Police said excessive speed and alcohol played a role in the crash.

Etienne is (was?) the leading candidate to be Georgia's starting running back after rushing for 1,472 yards and 15 touchdowns in two seasons with the Gators.

Georgia has completed six spring practices.

The Bulldogs open the 2024 season against Clemson in Atlanta on Aug. 31.

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Whoever is giving these kids the sports cars, needs to switch to E-bikes ,scooters or golf carts

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Thirty Mile Zone: TRAVIS' ETIENNE'S (sic) BROTHER TREVOR
ARRESTED FOR DUI

Trevor Etienne -- the college football star and brother to Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne -- has been arrested for DUI ... TMZ has confirmed.

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In a statement to ESPN, Georgia Executive Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications Steven Drummond said the school was aware of the charges and was looking into the matter.

We've reached out to Etienne's camp ... so far no word back.

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Details on the DUI, reckless driving arrest of Georgia football RB Trevor Etienne

Athens-Clarke County police arrested Georgia football running back Trevor Etienne early Sunday morning after police spotted a grey sedan driving recklessly on South Milledge Avenue near Will Hunter Road, which is near the UGA soccer/softball complex, according to a police statement Monday morning.

The transfer from Florida, who police said is 19, was pulled over around 1:50 a.m. Sunday.

ACC police said Monday morning: "Due to the reckless driving and observations made by our officer during the stop, Etienne was arrested and charged with the following:

Driving Under the Influence Less Safe

Reckless Driving

Failure to Maintain Lane

Window Tinting Violation."

All of those are misdemeanors. Etienne was booked into the Clarke County Jail on Sunday morning and was held for less than an hour before posting bonds totaling $1,883.

A police incident report has yet to be released.

Etienne was in position to be Georgia's starting running back after rushing for 1,472 yards and 15 touchdowns in two seasons with the Gators.

Etienne could be facing a one-game suspension under Georgia athletic policy for DUI. Georgia opens the season against Clemson in Atlanta on Aug. 31.

"We are aware of the charges and are currently in the process of gathering information," executive athletic director Steven Drummond said Sunday. "This is a pending legal matter and will not have further comment at this time."

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Further details finally emerge from Georgia RB Trevor Etienne's Sunday morning DUI arrest

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Dan Morrison
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On Sunday morning, Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested and charged with a DUI. Now, further details have emerged regarding that arrest.

In total, Etienne was charged with four traffic-related misdemeanors. That includes charges for DUI (less safe), reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and affixing materials that reduce visibility of his windows and windshield. Now, DawgsHQ has obtained the incident report from the ACC:

On early Sunday morning, the arresting officer observed Etienne's vehicle come to a sudden stop at South Milledge Avenue and Macon Highway. The stop was so sudden, in fact, the tires screeched. Following that, Etienne was observed passing two cars, one of which was on a blind curve, at what is described as a high-rate of speed.

At that point, the officer says they put their lights on and began to pursue Etienne and, according to the officer, was not able to catch up to him while going 80 to 90 mph.

Etienne reportedly didn't stop until he reached his gated community. That's when the officer spoke to Etienne, who said he was just trying to get home and admitted he had been drinking. He also did not consent to a field sobriety test and told the officer he would push the car home if he needed to. During this time, the officer says Etienne swayed from side to side while he spoke. His speech was also reportedly slurred. All of that is what led to the officer making the decision to arrest Etienne.

When tested, Etienne's window tint also exceeded the four percent limit. That was found with equipment that another officer brought to the scene.

Trevor Etienne was booked at the ACC at 4:23.

He later posted his bond, set at $1,883.

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Kirby Smart: Fast cars and college football players a growing issue

ATHENS — Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was driving a $140,000 Audi RS7 when he was pulled over at 1:50 a.m. Sunday for driving more than 80 mph on a two-lane road after a night of alleged drinking in downtown Athens.

The Audi RS7 is described as by Car and Driver magazine as a midsize high-performance sedan with a hatchback-style trunk that is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and can accelerate from 0-to-60 mph in 3.3 seconds. It retails between $131,000-$151,000 depending on options (tinted windows).

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Georgia backfield hard at work, Trevor Etienne challenged

By Mike Griffith, Dawgnation

ATHENS — Georgia tailback Trevor Etienne is getting "coached up" in the aftermath of his reckless driving and DUI arrest on Sunday morning.

UGA program sources confirmed Etienne was recently working one-on-one with an assistant pushing a weighted blocking sled during practice.

It had the look of extra conditioning, for ages effectively used within sports teams and military units as an inner-disciplinary measure.

Coach Kirby Smart came out in strong support of Etienne's character at his Tuesday press conference, addressing the star running back's arrest and the consequences to come after the Florida transfer's well-documented traffic stop.

"I think he is a great kid and a great person," Smart said. "We have gotten to know his family. He enjoys being coached, and he is a bright kid. We push him hard out there, and he really loves the competition."

There does indeed seem plenty of competition in the Bulldogs' backfield when it comes to earning the starting tailback position along with snaps and carries.

Smart told a group of boosters recently that sophomore Roderick Robinson, listed at 6-foot, 240-pound, has only 7-percent body fat.

Robinson, sources said, had a notable run in a recent scrimmage through the tackle attempt of freshman KJ Bolden, who got a lesson in trying to tackle high.

The spirited competition taking place in the Bulldogs' program — and the special attention Etienne is receiving — will continue through spring drills leading up to George's annual G-Day Game on April 13 is fast approaching.

If there was one area the 5-9, 205-pound Etienne did need the extra work, per those who covered him at Florida, it was developing more power to break tackles and finish runs falling forward.

"It's a teaching moment," Smart said of the challenging extra work Etienne has ahead in the aftermath of this off-field issue, "and we think he gets better from it."

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Kirby credits Trevor Etienne's handling of football since DUI arrest

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Kirby Smart has a better look at his team as a whole, including transfer running back Trevor Etienne.

While speaking to members of the media after the spring game, Smart praised Etienne for his talent work ethic, and how he's handled football since his DUI arrest.

"He's a good back," Kirby Smart said. "He's explosive, he's quick in and out of the hole. He's different than what we've had. I think the [D'Andre] Swift analogy is good. [James] Cook analogy is good.

"He's really taken a lot of personal pride in working on his protection. He had a nice pick up today. He's learning the offense. Look, the guy's been a good SEC player for two years. It's not like he's a freshman."

Trevor Etienne was arrested for DUI on Sunday, March 24th. In total, he was charged with four traffic-related misdemeanors, including DUI (less safe), reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and affixing materials that reduce visibility of his windows and windshield.

"He's a really good player and a really good kid. I've been proud of the way he's handled everything since his deal," Smart said.

Kirby Smart's initial comments on Trevor Etienne's arrest