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According to The Arizona Republic's Jim Walsh, Phoenix Suns' newly acquired shooting guard Jason Richardson was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol on December 21st, 2008 when he was stopped on the Loop 101 freeway in Mesa, Arizona.
He was cited and released by the accusing officer, and a preliminary appearance in court has not been scheduled.
Click here to see the story on AZCentral.
Richardson was acquired along with Jared Dudley from Charlotte a month ago in a trade that sent Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, and Sean Singletary from the Suns to the Bobcats.
Richardson is averaging 15.8 points, 2.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in his eight games with Phoenix. He also leads the NBA in three-point percentage, making 48.5 percent this season.