Incident Overview

An Oregon Ducks football player, Evan Stewart, was arrested early Sunday morning on October 18, 2023, by the Springfield Police Department on a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII).

Details of the Traffic Stop

The arrest occurred around 5 a.m. when an officer with the Springfield PD initiated a traffic stop on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard. During this stop, the officer suspected that Stewart exhibited signs of impairment, prompting a DUI investigation.

After the investigation, the officer determined that there was probable cause to arrest Evans Stewart. Following this, Stewart was taken to the Springfield Municipal Jail for processing.

Connection to Other Incidents

Earlier that morning, Springfield Police were involved in a separate vehicle pursuit linked to speeding cars in the west Centennial area. However, the pursuit was terminated, and authorities have indicated that there is no suspected connection between Stewart and this earlier incident.

University Response

The University of Oregon Athletics Department has acknowledged the incident, stating they are in the process of gathering further information regarding the arrest.