Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested on Tuesday for driving under the influence. The 26-year-old was charged with a misdemeanor after Las Vegas police responded to a report of a “suspicious” vehicle near a busy intersection southwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Snowden was released without bail.
The Raiders said in a statement that they were in contact with both the league and police about the incident. This is not the first time a Raiders player has been arrested for driving under the influence. In 2021, Henry Ruggs was arrested and charged with felony DUI after a crash that killed a woman and her dog. He received a sentence of three to 10 years in prison.
The Raiders have had several players arrested on charges of driving under the influence since the team moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020. In November 2023, reserve defensive safety Roderic Teamer was released by the team after his arrest in Las Vegas on misdemeanor driving under the influence and speeding charges.
It is not clear if Snowden’s arrest will affect his status with the team. The Raiders next play on Monday when they host the Atlanta Falcons in Las Vegas. Snowden has played in all 13 games for the Raiders this season, starting in seven of them. He is due in court on April 15.
