Warrant Issued For Strickland

April 24, 1999 / 3:59 PM EDT / AP

Washington Wizards guard Rod Strickland failed to appear in court today on a drunken driving charge and an arrest warrant was ordered.

Attorney Mike Statham told reporters a few hours later that Strickland could not get a seat on an 8:30 flight. He said the player was expected back in Washington in time for a rescheduled late afternoon appearance.

Once Strickland surrenders or is arrested, he must post a $5,000 bond to stay out of jail.

He's charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence. Strickland ran three red lights and changed lanes without signaling before he was stopped on April 24, police said.