Minn. Vikings' Erin Henderson arrested on DWI charge

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson was arrested Wednesday in Chanhassen, Minn. on suspicion of DWI, according to

According to jail records, Henderson was booked into the Carver County Jail at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on charges of fourth-degree DWI, third-degree DWI, second-degree DWI test refusal and violating the conditions of a limited driver’s license.

Henderson sued the state of Minnesota in late November 2013 after being arrested for probable cause of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance, according to the station. The lawsuit he filed argued that the police didn’t have probable cause to stop him.

In that incident, Henderson was stopped at 3:19 a.m. in Eden Prairie for probable cause DWI and possession of a controlled substance. Henderson, who police say had a blood alcohol content of .11, was subsequently arrested, reports the station.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Henderson was also stopped Aug. 31, 2013 after troopers observed his vehicle weaving. He was warned and released, the station reports.

The Vikings released a statement Thursday saying they are aware of the matter involving Henderson.

“We are continuing to gather information and will have further comment at the appropriate time,” the statement read.