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Charles Barkley Busted on Suspicion of DUI

NBA legend refuses breathalyzer, given blood test instead

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(AP) – Former NBA star Charles Barkley was arrested in Arizona on suspicion of drinking and driving after running a stop sign at around 1:30 this morning, according to police. Barkley declined to submit to a breath test, but was given a blood test. The results weren't immediately available. After Barkley was processed, he was cited and released.  

"There was nothing unusual about how he was taken into custody," said a police lieutenant. "He was treated exactly like we treat anybody else." Barkley was arrested in Scottsdale's Old Town area, one of the trendiest spots in the Phoenix metro area.

Former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, left, autographs a book in this file photo.
Former professional basketball player Charles Barkley, left, autographs a book in this file photo.   (AP Photo/Mike Wintroath)
In this July 5, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks during the Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament in Las Vegas.
In this July 5, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks during the Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
In this April 4, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks at the Downtown Tip Off Club luncheon in North Little Rock, Ark.
In this April 4, 2007 file photo, retired NBA star Charles Barkley speaks at the Downtown Tip Off Club luncheon in North Little Rock, Ark.   (AP Photo/Mike Wintroath, file)
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