Report: Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez could see charges dropped due to 'extenuating circumstances'

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez appears to be in hot water after he failed to appear in court for his DUI case. With Rodriguez missing the court date, an immediate warrant was issued for his arrest. However, according to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, there is more to the story than what meets the eye.

“(You) May wanna hold off judgment on Chris Rodriguez not showing up in court. Hearing some extenuating circumstances that have nothing to do with Chris. I suspect that charge gets dropped,” wrote Jones via Twitter.

According to a local Lexington news station, Rodriguez is facing multiple charges. The two most significant charges were operating a vehicle under the influence and careless driving, according to Lex 18 News.

At this time, there is no further word on what extenuating circumstances played a role in the current situation involving the Rodriguez case. It could be a list of things, including a motion filed on the behalf of Rodriguez, or as Jones speculated, the charges could get dropped. But for now, it appears that the arrest warrant issued for the Wildcats’ running back might be temporarily put on hold.

Kentucky judge issues warrant, fine for Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez

According to Lex 18 News, an arrest warrant has been issued for Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez, who was previously arrested earlier in the week for careless driving and operating a vehicle while under the influence. Rodriguez was stopped by police in Fayette County, Kentucky, on Sunday.

Rodriguez reportedly failed to appear at his arraignment, leading to the warrant for his arrest and also a $200 fine.

“A warrant has been issued for UK football player Chris Rodriguez’s arrest after he failed to appear for his arraignment,” Lex 18 News wrote. “Judge Denotra Gunther issued a warrant for his arrest and also imposed a $200 fine.”

Lex 18 News said that Rodriguez is facing multiple charges, and that he admitted to having alcohol in his system at the time of his original traffic stop. Rodriguez faces charges of driving with no tail lamps, in addition to the carless driving and operating a vehicle under the influence chargers, according to Lex 18.