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Bucs cornerback Wright arrested in Los Angeles

The Columbian
Published: July 1, 2012, 5:00pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright has been arrested in Los Angeles for investigation of driving under the influence after police say he was involved in a crash near Staples Center.

Los Angeles police Officer Karen Rayner says Wright was arrested early Monday after the Mercedes SLS he was driving rear-ended a pickup truck. The driver of the truck had unspecified injuries.

Authorities say Wright, who wasn’t injured, refused to take sobriety tests. He was booked for investigation of felony DUI and bail was set at $100,000.

Wright, a five-year veteran, signed with the Buccaneers this off-season after playing in Detroit last year. He had 73 tackles and four interceptions and 16 passes in 2011.

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