West Virginia men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested for driving under the influence in Pittsburgh on Friday night, according to a report posted to the public safety blotter on the city’s police department website.
A Robert Huggins of Morgantown, W.Va., age 69, was arrested and charged with DUI after failing field sobriety tests. West Virginia athletic officials later released a statement saying they were aware of the situation, “gathering more information and will take appropriate action once the review is complete.”
The police report stated: “Just before 8:30 p.m, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 observed a black SUV on Merchant Street off of Ridge Avenue in the middle of the road, blocking traffic. The driver’s side door was open and the vehicle had a flat and shredded tire.