NFL star Johnny Manziel questioned by police over drink-drive squabble with girlfriend
Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Johnny Manziel admitted to police he drank alcohol before he was pulled over following a dispute with his girlfriend while driving on a highway.
Manziel was questioned by Avon, Ohio, police following the incident with girlfriend Colleen Crowley.
It is a matter that we take seriously and have expressed our concerns to Johnny directly
A witness told police Crowley was attempting to exit Manziel’s speeding vehicle as the quarterback tried to keep her in the car. Police said Manziel told them he had two alcoholic drinks earlier in the day. Manziel wasn’t charged and Crowley told police she didn’t want to press charges against the former Heisman Trophy winner.
Manziel spent 70 days in a Pennsylvania rehab facility during the offseason for treatment of an unspecified condition.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer released a statement on Friday night.
“It is a matter that we take seriously and have expressed our concerns to Johnny directly,” Farmer said. “Those conversations will remain private and we will refrain from further comment at this time.”
