Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman charged after DUI arrest in Newport Beach

Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman was charged Thursday with two misdemeanors stemming from allegations of drunk driving in Newport Beach.

Rodman, 56, faces one count of driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08%, according to Orange County Superior Court records. He is expected to be arraigned Feb. 28.

According to police, Rodman was pulled over for a traffic violation at about 11 p.m. Jan. 13 in the 4500 block of West Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

Police said he failed a breath test at the scene and was arrested. Prosecutors allege his blood-alcohol level was 0.21%, nearly three times the legal limit.

His attorney, Paul Meyer, said Friday that Rodman entered a residential treatment program immediately after his arrest and committed to long-term outpatient treatment.

“He recognizes the problem and is working hard,” Meyer said. “No one questions his big heart and care for others. In recent months he completed his community service obligation by donating many hours in long-term care facilities and making a real difference in people’s lives. I think the responsible way that Dennis is facing his current situation will be an inspiration to many others.”

In February 2017, Rodman was sentenced to three years’ informal probation after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor charges in connection with a wrong-way crash on the 5 Freeway in Santa Ana.

Rodman, nicknamed “The Worm,” is a former power forward and five-time NBA champion who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks before retiring from the league in 2000. He is known for his brightly colored hair, facial piercings and rowdy parties in his Orange County home.

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UPDATES:

11:20 a.m.: This article was updated with Paul Meyer’s comments.

This article was originally published at 10:45 a.m.