A King County District Court judge has determined probable cause that former Seahawk star Richard Sherman was driving under the influence during his Saturday morning arrest.
Consequently, he is expected to remain in jail over the weekend, awaiting a court hearing on Monday to address his release conditions from King County Jail, as stated by the prosecutor’s office on Saturday afternoon. Bail has not been set yet due to his weekend booking.
According to records, Richard Sherman, 35, was booked into the King County Jail at approximately 4:51 a.m. on Saturday.
The arrest report by a Washington State Patrol trooper indicates that Sherman was stopped around 2 a.m. on Interstate 405, just north of Northeast 44th Street in Renton, for driving at 79 mph in a 60 mph zone.
Reportedly, Sherman informed troopers that he had consumed two margaritas. Although he declined a breathalyzer test, he consented to perform voluntary tests, as per the report. Troopers noted signs of intoxication and subsequently arrested him.
However, a spokesperson for the King County Prosecutor’s Office mentioned that they had not yet received any information indicating whether charges would be pursued.
Previously, Sherman faced charges of driving under the influence along with four other misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident in July 2021.
In March 2022, he reached a deal with King County prosecutors wherein he pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor offenses and admitted to another traffic infraction—first-degree negligent driving, second-degree criminal trespass, and speeding in a roadway construction zone.
As part of the agreement, Sherman was placed under court supervision for two years and mandated to attend a DUI victim’s panel.
Following that arrest, while he was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sherman stated in a news conference that the incident prompted “really positive changes” in his life.
“Some help, some therapies, some tools that I didn’t have before to address some things that you kind of let stack up in your mind,” he said. “You never have time to address them. It’s not the right moment. It’s not the right place in your life to deal with these emotions and feelings.
“It really forced me to step back and go ask for help and get the help I need and to not be afraid, to be proud to ask. In that, it’s been remarkable how many other people have said they had the same issue. Because you always feel like you’re alone. You always feel like you’re the only one dealing with this.”
Sherman, a pivotal member of the Legion of Boom secondary, contributed to the Seattle Seahawks’ success from 2011 to 2017, culminating in the franchise’s sole Super Bowl victory.
Following his release in March 2018, Sherman embarked on three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, earning another Super Bowl appearance after the 2019 season, and a final season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 before retiring.
Over the past two years, he has been involved in broadcasting, serving as part of the broadcast team for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday night NFL games.