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NFL Big Guy's Night Out Goes Bad: Ravens' Ben Cleveland Faces DUI Drama!

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Oops! Ravens' Ben Cleveland is in hot water after a DUI citation in Georgia, joining the infamous club of NFL's wildest off-field moments!

In an unfortunate turn of events for the Baltimore Ravens, offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was cited for driving under the influence last Wednesday in his home state of Georgia. Cleveland was reportedly pulled over by local authorities after his black Ford F-250 failed to maintain its lane in the area of North Jefferson Street and Log Cabin Road, sending shockwaves through the NFL community. As the Ravens already grapple with various off-field issues, this citation adds yet another layer of scrutiny to the team's public image.

Cleveland, a hefty guard known for his strength on the gridiron, seems to have taken a misstep off it. With a promising career ahead of him, the circumstances surrounding this incident raise eyebrows not just among fans but also analysts scrutinizing the impact of such an event on Cleveland’s career and the Ravens’ roster. The NFL has seen its share of athletes dealing with similar situations, adding Cleveland to the long list that includes a mix of both notorious bad decisions and heartfelt comebacks.

But Cleveland's incident isn’t an isolated case. Just over the past weekend, police in Campbell County had their hands full, arresting eight other individuals for DUI offenses. It serves as a stark reminder of the persistent issue of impaired driving, which can lead to disastrous consequences not just for the individuals involved, but also for innocent bystanders. In another unfortunate event, a woman was arrested in Anaheim after a crash that claimed a life, reminding us of the seriousness of such actions and the critical need for responsible choices behind the wheel.

In the wake of such news, we often overlook interesting facts. Did you know that DUI arrests in the U.S. total hundreds of thousands each year? Also, alcoholic beverages have a notorious role in sports culture—which not only puts players at risk but also fans holding effective tailgate parties! Let's hope that the lessons learned from these incidents help to promote more responsible behavior, both on and off the field!

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Ravens guard Ben Cleveland cited for DUI in Georgia - ESPN (ESPN)

Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was cited for driving under the influence last Wednesday in Georgia, according to records obtained by ESPN.

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Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in ... (wmar2news.com)

According to police, the officer pulled over a black Ford F-250 that failed to maintain its lane in the area of North Jefferson Street and Log Cabin Road on ...

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Ravens' Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI (NBC Sports - NFL)

Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested for drunk driving last week in his native Georgia.

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Eight people arrested for DUI over the weekend (Gillette News Record)

From Friday to Sunday, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office and Gillette Police Department were busy, arresting eight people for driving under the influence of ...

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Ravens' Ben Cleveland was arrested for DUI (Ravens Wire)

The Ravens are already dealing with the accusations surrounding Justin Tucker, and now free-agent offensive guard Ben Cleveland is in the news.

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Report: Ravens OL Ben Cleveland facing DUI charge (NBC Right Now)

Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested in Georgia last week for suspicion of drunk driving, TMZ Sports reported Monday.

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1 arrested for DUI after rollover crash near Monterey tunnel (KSBW The Central Coast)

Monterey police said a man was arrested for driving under the influence and allegedly crashing on Sunday night.

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Person arrested for DUI after being rescued from floodwaters in ... (WATE 6 On Your Side)

Portland officers took action early Sunday morning, saving a motorist from a partially submerged vehicle, but that motorist ended up in custody.

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Woman killed in alleged DUI crash in Anaheim, 29-year-old suspect ... (ABC7 Los Angeles)

A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk following a car crash in Anaheim that left another woman dead.

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DUI laws in Oklahoma: Four potential laws victim advocates are ... (news9.com KWTV)

Impaired driving remains a significant concern in Oklahoma, contributing to a substantial portion of the state's traffic fatalities.

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Ravens guard Ben Cleveland cited for DUI in Georgia - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was cited for driving under the influence last Wednesday in Georgia, according to records obtained by ESPN.

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Repeat DUI offender held on $750K bail after crash into Seattle pole ... (KOMO News)

A prolific DUI driver is behind bars once again after being caught driving under the influence in Seattle's Central District on Valentine's Day.

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Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI in deadly Anaheim crash (KTLA)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she was involved in a crash that claimed the life another driver.

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Police ID driver accused of DUI following school-bus crash in Billings (KTVQ Billings News)

Billings police identified Monday the driver accused of driving under the influence and striking a school bus last week in the Billings Heights.

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Former UGA standout, current Ravens player Ben Cleveland ... (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Benjamin Cleveland, a former University of Georgia football standout and current offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, was arrested last week.

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Woman arrested for possible DUI after deadly crash in Anaheim (CBS Los Angeles)

Police in Anaheim arrested a woman for allegedly driving under the influence during a deadly car crash over the weekend.

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Ravens guard Ben Cleveland arrested on suspicion of DUI ... (CBS Baltimore)

Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence in Georgia, according to police.

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DUI record vacation bill clears key hurdle in Washington (MyNorthwest.com)

Washington residents convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Actual Physical Control While Under the Influence (PC) could soon petition to have ...

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Pasco police make DUI arrest after red light violation (NBC Right Now)

PASCO, Wash. – A woman accused of driving under the influence in Pasco after running a red light on February 16, 2025 faces charges.

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Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI after deadly crash in Anaheim (NBC Southern California)

The driver of a red SUV was trapped inside her vehicle and heavy rescue equipment was used to extricate her, authorities said.

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Lowcountry man sues after facing DUI charges for 8 years (Live 5 News WCSC)

A lawsuit has been ...

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Woman arrested on suspicion of DUI in deadly Anaheim crash (Yahoo)

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she was involved in a crash that claimed the life another driver.

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Child dies in Avondale after being hit by suspected DUI driver while ... (12news.com KPNX)

The driver stayed at the scene but was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said.

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Suspect in DUI-related 2024 crash that severely injured victim in ... (FOX43.com)

Richard Luedecke, 56, is charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and other offenses related to a November 2024 crash the severely injured a ...

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Former UGA player Ben Cleveland accused of DUI (WSB Atlanta)

Deputies arrested former University of Georgia player Ben Cleveland for allegedly driving under the influence.

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Sutter County Sheriff's Office to host DUI checkpoint in Yuba City (FOX40)

“DUI checkpoints are determined based on the data that shows the most incidents of impaired driving that relate to vehicle crashes”, SCSO said in a statement.

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DUI driver crashes into Tennessee trooper's cruiser in Knoxville ... (WVLT.TV)

A man is facing several ...

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Papillion man suspected of high DUI test in Stanton (Norfolk Daily News)

Johnson was taken to the sheriff's office and booked on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence after a test of his breath allegedly yielded a ...

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Hawaii Island sees decrease in DUI arrests (Hawaii News Now)

Hawaii police said ...

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Ravens player facing DUI charge after blowing more than twice the ... (CBSSports.com)

The Ravens offensive lineman was cited for DUI and failure to maintain lane. The 26-year-old Cleveland was in jail until posting a $1,000 bond on Thursday ...

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602 pass through Clovis DUI checkpoint (YourCentralValley.com)

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three out of the 602 drivers who passed through a DUI checkpoint in Clovis were arrested Saturday evening, the Clovis Police ...

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Ravens OL Ben Cleveland arrested, cited for DUI on Feb. 12 (NFL.com)

Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on Feb. 12, according to an incident report from ...

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Man with two previous DUI convictions charged following head-on ... (wmar2news.com)

A 74-year-old woman was critically injured following a head-on crash in Edgewater Monday afternoon..

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Rockford man sentenced for killing bicyclist in 2022 DUI crash (WIFR)

A 54-year-old man is ...

Grant funding extends Yolo DA's DUI prosecution team (Davis Enterprise)

The Yolo County District Attorney's Office will continue to have a specialized prosecution team handling alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases through a ...

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West Chicago man with cocaine in his system sentenced for fatal ... (FOX 32 Chicago)

Jaime Damian, 22, received a 10-year prison sentence for a fatal DUI crash in DuPage County. · The crash killed Jose Correa and seriously injured his wife, Maria ...

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West Chicago man sentenced to 10 years for DUI crash that killed ... (WGN-TV)

DuPage County prosecutors announced Tuesday that 22-year-old Jaime Damian pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI resulting in death and great bodily harm. According ...

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Second chances with strings attached: DUI record vacation bill ... (KIRO Seattle)

Washington residents convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Actual Physical Control While Under the Influence (PC) could soon petition to have ...

West Chicago Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Fatal DUI Crash (DuPage County)

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a West Chicago man charged with crashing into a vehicle head-on killing a man and ...

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Man sentenced to 16 years in prison after DUI accident in Walton ... (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Justin Diaz has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison after an accident on Highway 90 in Walton County.

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Ravens' Ben Cleveland arrested in Georgia on DUI charge (Fox News)

Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland was arrested in Georgia on Wednesday and charged with DUI, reports say.

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ITD: DUI Task Force makes 41 arrests during Super Bowl weekend (Idaho Press-Tribune)

Elevated and targeted enforcement efforts led to more than three dozen driving under the influence arrests in the Treasure Valley during Super Bowl weekend.

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Missoula Deputy Discovers DUI Case in Snowy Gas Station Scene (Newstalkkgvo)

A Missoula County Sheriff's Office Deputy responded to a report of an injury accident at a gas station on Highway 10 West.

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