Mike Tyson arrested...again...

**fast98dodge** · 12.29.06, 10:02 AM

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Mike Tyson was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine after police stopped him shortly after he left a Scottsdale nightclub.

Sgt. Larry Hall said the boxer was stopped after his car almost struck a sheriff’s vehicle while leaving the club at about 1:45 a.m.

“He showed signs of impairment and voluntarily submitted to field sobriety tests,” said Hall, a member of the Buckeye Police Department who was working in the area as part of a holiday DUI task force.

Hall said the 40-year-old Tyson was placed under arrest after “showing more signs of impairment” during the field sobriety tests. Police then found cocaine on him and in his car, Hall said. The boxer was alone in the car.

Tyson was booked at the Maricopa County jail, isolated from other inmates for his own safety, and was set to make an initial court appearance Friday morning, Sheriff Joe Arpaio said.

Tyson, who shot to fame by knocking out Trevor Berbick in 1986 to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20, has had several run-ins with the law over the years, including serving prison time for rape. His most infamous incident was in the ring in 1997 when he bit Evander Holyfield’s ear during a fight.

Arpaio said the Tyson had been to the Maricopa County jail before, but as a guest talking to juvenile offenders about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

“The irony is he did a great job with these kids — stay away from drugs, don’t drink, stay out of trouble,” the sheriff said.

**smithjc** · 12.29.06, 10:07 AM

Jeez hope that ain't me on New Year's!

J/K! I have an arranged ride with the mimbo I'm meeting.

btw - it's easy to talk to talk, it's a bit tougher to walk the walk. (specially that straight line)

**chefcraig** · 12.29.06, 10:08 AM

This is truly fuckin' sad and pathetic. The guy's life simply keeps spiraling lower and lower. He's literally turned into a walking "punchline", yet the joke is no longer even remotely funny.

**fast98dodge** · 12.29.06, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by smithjc

Jeez hope that ain't me on New Year's!

J/K! I have an arranged ride with the mimbo I'm meeting.

btw - it's easy to talk to talk, it's a bit tougher to walk the walk. (specially that straight line)

Mimbo, huh??? You're probably gonna, like, hope he puts out or something...

Getting back to Tyson, I'm surprised he hasn't killed himself yet... What a lost soul...

**Wickett** · 12.29.06, 10:19 AM

http://dlisted.com/2006/12/29/mike-tysons-mug-shot/

**graeme** · 12.29.06, 10:24 AM

Tyson is a sad, lonely, naive little boy trapped in the body of an animal.

Poor guy never got over Cus D'amato dying.

It's always a "what if" game: What would Mike's life have turned out like if Cus hadn't died when he did?

Fast98dodge: I'm surprisd he hasn't topped himself either but if his disaster of a life continues this way.....................

**smithjc** · 12.29.06, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by fast98dodge

Mimbo, huh??? You're probably gonna, like, hope he puts out or something...

Getting back to Tyson, I'm surprised he hasn't killed himself yet... What a lost soul...

Umm, like Hello, that's what he's there for! J/K!

Does Tyson even box anymore?

**chefcraig** · 12.29.06, 10:30 AM

The only person on Earth that ever looked good in a mug shot:

Monica Jackson. I think she's adorable.

http://www.mugshots.com/Celebrity/Monica+Jackson.htm

**Bob_R** · 12.29.06, 10:34 AM

Wow. After Robin Givens it's been all downhill.

**fast98dodge** · 12.29.06, 10:35 AM

Naughty drunk girls are soooo hot!!!

**Wickett** · 12.29.06, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by chefcraig

The only person on Earth that ever looked good in a mug shot:

Monica Jackson. I think she's adorable.

http://www.mugshots.com/Celebrity/Monica+Jackson.htm

that's a great story.. "take me home"

**ZeoBandit** · 12.29.06, 11:29 AM

Beat you to this, Dodge. Post #6:
http://www.vhlinks.com/vbforums/showthread.php?t=34225

**wham bam will rock** · 12.29.06, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by chefcraig

The only person on Earth that ever looked good in a mug shot:

Monica Jackson. I think she's adorable.

http://www.mugshots.com/Celebrity/Monica+Jackson.htm

Have no idea who she is and don't really care,

but....

I'd totally hit that...