Tiger Woods has had his mugshot released after the golf legend was arrested and charged with two misdemeanours on suspicion of driving under the influence following a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida
Tiger Woods‘ custody photograph has been made public following his arrest relating to suspected drink-driving.
The golfing legend was detained on Friday after a vehicle collision near his Jupiter Island residence in Florida. Sheriff John Budensiek told journalists in the hours following the incident that Woods agreed to breathalyser examinations, which registered 0.00 per cent alcohol, but refused urine testing, meaning Florida legislation will leave one element of the crash unexplained by police.
Fresh photographs depict the crash site with Woods standing beside the damaged vehicle, and subsequently his custody image was issued by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The photograph shows Woods wearing a blue polo shirt, matching images captured at the accident scene where he was seen on his mobile phone.
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Sheriff Budensiek described the 50-year-old’s condition immediately after the collision when emergency services reached the location. After discovering Woods having exited the overturned Land Rover, Budensiek disclosed that while the sporting icon was unharmed, he may have been impaired by substances besides alcohol, reports the Mirror US.
“Again, he was lethargic on scene, but that, we believe, was because of what he was intoxicated on,” he told reporters, noting that no narcotics or pharmaceuticals were found inside the vehicle. Budensiek also disclosed that, while Woods had been taken into custody, the golfing icon wouldn’t receive special privileges, although he would be kept separate from the general prison population.
“Let me go back to the simplicity of this – we’re the sheriff’s office,” the sheriff went on. “We know we arrested a high-profile figure. I’m not trying to dramatize, but it doesn’t matter who you are. If you break the law, we’re going to follow the law. That’s a really easy path to take.
“Now, as far as being in the jail, we’re going to make sure he’s safe. We’re not going to put him in general population. He’s not going to be with other inmates that could hurt him or try to capitalize on what he did. He’ll pay the price, but he’s not going to pay the price by getting punished in jail.”
What lies ahead for Woods as he confronts fresh legal difficulties remains uncertain. The 50 year old had recently made his comeback to golf, playing for his Jupiter Links Golf Club in the TGL against the Los Angeles Golf Club earlier this week.
Prior to that, he’d been recuperating from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which ruled him out for the 2025 season. Nevertheless, the champion had hinted at a possible comeback at Augusta, though Trump has dismissed any likelihood of Woods taking part in The Masters.
When questioned by journalists on Friday regarding the latest vehicle incident, the typically outspoken Trump appeared more reserved. “I feel so badly,” he expressed. “Really close friend of mine, amazing person, amazing man. He’s got some difficulty.” He further added: “I don’t want to talk about it.”
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