A star linebacker with the Montana Grizzlies has pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge after authorities allege he well exceeded the legal drinking limit.
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The Missoula Police Department said its officers stopped Connor Strahm, the linebacker, at about 1 a.m. in the morning because his headlights were out and his rear taillight wasn't properly functioning, according to an affidavit as reported in the Montana Standard.
#GrizFB linebacker Connor Strahm had blood alcohol more than 2.5 times legal limit, police records say: https://t.co/pOaBMbs2hC pic.twitter.com/0qSXYW31lm
— Missoulian (@missoulian) July 21, 2017
Officers said they smelled alcohol on his breath, and that the player had a blood alcohol level of .214 percent — three times Montana's legal limit of 0.08.
Strahm posted a $700 bail and was released. He subsequently pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge.
The 6'1, 241-pound linebacker was second on the team with 70 tackles last season. His team bio said he's expected to be a "top performer" on defense for the Grizziies of the Big Sky Conference.
The Standard reported that, since this would be Strahm's first offense, he faces a possible suspension of one game from athletic activities.
