David Reaves Oregon co-offense coordinator for Oregon arrested for DUI

Yahoo Sports reports that co-offensive coordinator, David Reaves, was arrested Sunday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). This is the second Oregon coaching staff member to face public scrutiny, after the Ducks strength coach Irele Oderinde was suspended for a month without pay following the injury and hospitalization of three of his football players after a conditioning workout.

What will happen to David Reaves?

According to a statement given by Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens, Reaves has been placed on administrative leave and “the process to terminate his employment with cause has commenced.” Mullens noted that the termination is part of Oregon’s “high standards for conduct for their employees” and Oregon is “addressing this matter with the utmost of seriousness.”

Details of David Reave’s DUI arrest

According to reports from the Oregonian, the arrest occurred just after 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Police report that David Reaves is facing DUII charges, including reckless endangerment and reckless driving.

Reports indicate that Reaves, 38 years old, was stopped by the police with another male passenger in the car. Police suspected the coach was intoxicated and unable to safely operate his vehicle. After police conducted an investigation, they arrested Reaves and booked him in the Lane County Jail. He posted bail at 9:52 a.m. Sunday morning.

Who is David Reaves?

David Reaves wasn’t a coach at Oregon for very long. In fact, he was just hired last Tuesday and was going to act as the team’s co-offensive coordinator, passing game coordinator and tight ends coach. Reaves previously coached at USF as a receiver’s coach but was able to move to the role of associate coach by 2016. He also has worked at South Carolina, New Mexico, and Tennessee as an assistant coach.

What penalties will David Reaves face for a DUI?

Assuming this is David Reaves first arrest for DUI in the State of Oregon, if he is convicted for DUI he could face the following DUI fines and penalties:

  • Two days to one year in jail or 80 hours of community service
  • A minimum fine of $1,000 for a BAC of less than 0.15%
  • A minimum fine of $2,000 for a BAC greater than 0.15%
  • A fine as high as $10,000 if a child was in the car at the time of the DUI arrest
  • A license suspension for one year
  • Mandatory installation of an interlock device for one year following the license suspension
  • Mandatory attendance in a drug or alcohol abuse program
  • Participation in a Victim’s Impact Panel program

Michigan man arrested 14th time for DUI

In other DUI news, Fox 2 reports that a Mount Clemens man, 54 year-old Zenon Bialokur, has been arrested for his 14th DUI.

According to reports, Michigan police pulled him over on Market Street in Mount Clemens on Friday evening after he ran a red light. After a short investigation police determined he was drunk and arrested and jailed him.

Zenon Bialokur faces his 14th DUI arrest. He has been convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated 13 times since 1998. He has been convicted 10 times of operating his car with a suspended license, and he has had his license suspended 12 times.

It sounds like it’s time for Bialokur to face some serious prison time before he injures or kills another person.

Bottom Line:

DUI is a serious offense in both Oregon and Michigan. If you drink and drive you will be caught and arrested and face high fines and penalties.

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