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Traylor Facing DUI Charges

The circus that is the Miami Dolphins personel continues…

Dolphins defensive tackle Keith Traylor was arrested Saturday in his native Oklahoma and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of a controlled drug, both misdemeanors.

While being held at the Mayes County Jail, Traylor ripped the cover off a smoke alarm, which led to an additional charge of injuring a public building, according to the Mayes County District Attorney’s Office. Because the damage was more than $50, it is considered a felony.

“I don’t know if he was angry, and he didn’t throw it at anybody,” said sheriff’s Capt. Pat Knowles. “He was just drunk.”

Traylor was driving his 2003 black Cadillac SUV on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Pryor, Okla., when he was observed to be driving under the influence, according to court documents. Traylor also was in possession of a bottle of the antidepressant Xanax, which is illegal without a prescription. Traylor posted $5,000 bond and was at the Dolphins’ facility Monday to take part in the team’s first off-season practice. He is due back in court July 20.

“The type of behavior that allegedly took place is disappointing, it is out of character for Keith and something we don’t condone as an organization,” Dolphins coach Nick Saban said in a statement. “It is important that our players understand the responsibility they have in representing themselves, their family, their teammates, this organization and our fans in a first-class manner.

“However, since we just learned about this specific situation, we will withhold further comment until we gather additional information.”

Jordan Woy, Traylor’s agent, declined to comment.

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