ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just a month after Lobo Basketball player, Carlton Bragg, was accused of rape, he now faces charges in a new case. Police say he drove drunk and was later found with marijuana.
Just hours after a big conference win, Bragg was arrested at the intersection of Coal and Broadway during a DWI checkpoint.
Police say he was stopped early Sunday morning. Officers say they smelled the alcohol on him and they say he admitted to drinking two glasses of wine earlier in the night.
Police noted the senior forward still had his athletic shoes on. After doing poorly on a field sobriety test, Bragg was arrested for aggravated DWI for refusing to take a breath test.
While Bragg was booked into MDC, an officer found marijuana on him. He was also charged with possession. A police report also says Bragg was “irate” with the officer who arrested him.
The arrest comes just hours after the Lobos improved to 12-0 at The Pit while beating the Falcons. Bragg’s arrest didn’t sit well with many people in Albuquerque who say he should be held accountable for his actions off court.
“The basketball players are role models. You know, I have a 13 year old son who looks up to these players,” says Rebecca Ballingall.
Last month, Bragg was suspended from the team after he was accused of attempted rape. He did not play in three games, but was cleared from suspension and was able to rejoin the team earlier this month.
Bragg has since been released from MDC. Calls to Bragg for comment were not returned.
UNM’s Athletic Department released a statement today saying:
“The UNM Athletic Department has been notified that there was an incident regarding senior Carlton Bragg Jr. early this morning. The department is aware of the situation is looking into it further. At this time, there will be no additional comments from anyone at UNM.”
A bond arraignment for Bragg’s DWI and possession charge is set for January 27.