Coleman, Derrick

Charge: Driving under the influence

Arrest Date: October 27, 1999

Franchise: New Orleans Pelicans

Age 32

Details: Coleman was arrested driving while under the influence after the car he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer. Hornets backup guard Eldridge Recasner  was a passenger in Coleman’s vehicle and was injured.  This was one of three arrests for Coleman in 1999 alone, and one of an astounding seven career arrests.

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Posted on 03/15/2012, in 1990's, 1999, C, Drunk Driving, New Orleans Pelicans. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.

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