Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI in Minnesota after NFL Draft party

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Former Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson was arrested in Hennepin County for allegedly driving while impaired. 

Adrian Peterson arrested

Adrian Peterson's mugshot. (Hennepin County Jail)

What we know:

Peterson, 40, was arrested and booked into jail for probable cause fourth-degree driving while impaired, which is a misdemeanor. 

He was arrested by the Minnesota State Patrol at about 3:20 a.m., the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said. He was booked into jail at 5:16 a.m. Friday, according to the jail roster. 

The Minnesota State Patrol said a state trooper stopped Peterson, who was driving an Audi Q5, for going 83 mph in a 55 mph zone in the area of southbound Highway 77 near 66th Street in Richfield. 

A breath test showed an alcohol concentration of .14, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. 

He is currently not in custody, the sheriff's office said.

Peterson was in Minneapolis on Thursday. He made an appearance at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Vikings NFL Draft party.

The Minnesota State Patrol said the case will be referred to the Richfield city attorney when the investigation is complete.

What we don't know:

Further details about his arrest have not been shared.

This story will be updated when FOX 9 learns more information. 

The backstory:

Peterson is a former Minnesota Vikings running back and an NFL MVP. 

His past criminal history includes a domestic violence arrest, after which he agreed to complete domestic violence and alcohol counseling.

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He was also charged with child abuse in 2014, leading him to be suspended by the Minnesota Vikings. He later pleaded no contest and avoided jail time.

Peterson's Vikings' career

By the numbers:

Peterson had a 10-year career with the Minnesota Vikings after being taken No. 7 overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. It was a career that saw him win three rushing titles, be named MVP in 2012 and suspended for the majority of the 2014 season.

He also holds the single-game rushing record with 296 yards (against San Diego in 2007), is the Vikings' all-time rushing leader (16th in NFL history) and holds the Vikings record for most rushing touchdowns.