SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — An Oregon Ducks football player was arrested Sunday on a DUII charge, the Springfield Police Department said. According to police, around 5 a.m. on Oct. 18, a Springfield Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 126 near Mohawk Boulevard. During the stop, the officer suspected the driver was impaired and initiated a DUI investigation. The officer developed probable cause to arrest Evan Stewart for DUII. He was transported to the Springfield Municipal Jail, where he was lodged. Oregon Ducks player Evan Stewart was arrested for DUII in a Springfield traffic stop. Early this morning, SPD was involved in a vehicle chase involving high-speed vehicles in the west Centennial area of Springfield. The SPD put an end to that persecution. The investigation into that incident continues. Stewart is not suspected of being involved in that incident. The University of Oregon Athletics Department notified our newsroom that they are aware of the incident and said they are currently gathering more information.
