Zalgiris Kaunas player Carsen Edwards fined for driving under the influence

Zalgiris Kaunas basketball player Carsen Edwards has been fined by his club following a police stop for driving under the influence in Kaunas, Lithuania. The incident occurred during a routine traffic check in the early hours of a Monday, only hours after Edwards played in a domestic league game against Lietkabelis.

Police spokesperson Ramunas Matonis confirmed that Edwards, driving a Volkswagen Tiguan, recorded a blood alcohol level of 1.07 per mille. Under Lithuanian law, the legal limit is 0.4 per mille, placing the incident in the category of moderate intoxication.

Following an internal investigation, Zalgiris Kaunas issued a statement confirming the imposition of a fine. The club emphasized that such behavior does not align with the values of the organization or the professional standards expected of its athletes. Edwards has reportedly admitted to the mistake, expressed sincere remorse, and taken full responsibility for his actions.