Adrian Peterson Arrested: NFL Star's Wife Ashley Brown, Domestic Violence, Suspended For Child Abuse

Adrian Peterson was arrested on October 26, 2025, in Houston's suburb, Sugar Land, Texas, at around 9:30 a.m. local time. According to Fort Bend County jail records, the former NFL MVP was taken into custody on two major charges. The first accusation against Adrian is that he was intoxicated (DWI), and the second one is that he was reportedly carrying a weapon unlawfully. Considered as one of the greatest running backs (RBs) in the history of the NFL, it's shocking for fans to see such a legend in this condition. What's even more disheartening is that it is the second time this year that Adrian has been arrested for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated).

Former NFL legend, Adrian Peterson arrested in Texas for DWI and unlawful weapon possession, his second such incident in 2025

For the uninitiated, it was back in April 2025, when Adrian Peterson was arrested in Minnesota after he clocked 83 mph in a 55 mph zone. Upon being stopped by the officials, the former NFL superstar registered a blood alcohol content of 0.14, which is way above the legal limit. After five months, here we are, watching Peterson being held by the officials again in a DWI case. Authorities are yet to release the full statement about his arrest and everything related to the severe accusation against him of having a weapon unlawfully.

Adrian Peterson had a highly successful career in the NFL. During his 15 seasons in the NFL, he has played for multiple elite teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, and Seattle Seahawks. Peterson has so many honours and titles to his name, including the 2012 NFL MVP award, 7 Pro Bowls, 5 All-Pro, fifth in all-time NFL rushing yards with 14,918, and 2007 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. The iconic player retired from the NFL in 2021, and since then, he has been involved in a series of controversies that continue to break the hearts of his loyal fans worldwide.

Adrian Peterson was detained after a flight altercation with his wife, Ashley, who later denied any domestic violence allegations

In 2022, Adrian Peterson was accused of allegedly beating his wife, Ashley Peterson. According to the Los Angeles Airport Police, they received a call of a 'physical altercation' between Adrian and Ashley on a flight bound for Houston. As per several reports, Adrian allegedly grabbed Ashley's hand and removed the wedding ring from her finger in a forceful manner that reportedly caused a scratch. The authorities saw it as a case of domestic violence.

However, Ashley Peterson released a statement in which she clearly stated that her husband didn't hit her and added that it was just a verbal fight and not a case of domestic violence. She said, "On Sunday, Adrian and I had a verbal argument. Unfortunately, it was on an airplane. At no point did Adrian hit or strike me." Although Ashley's statement calmed the matter, online people were speculating that she had reportedly shut down domestic violence rumours due to her kids' future. While it is not clear whether she compromised or whether it was just a verbal argument, one thing that is crystal clear is that she has been instrumental in her husband's career and life.

Adrian Peterson and his wife, Ashley’s love story: College sweethearts from the University of Oklahoma to marriage in July 2014

Former NFL star, Adrian Peterson and his wife, Ashley Peterson, reportedly met before 2010, when they were studying at the University of Oklahoma. During their university days, they dated on and off, but because they were close friends, they spent most of their time together. Finally, after being in a relationship for so many years, they got engaged in July 2014, and just one month later, Adrian and Ashley took the plunge. They married in a private ceremony on July 19, 2014. Ashley is a renowned model and mompreneur, the founder of Elizabella Cosmetics. She and Adrian have also co-founded the AAPF Foundation.

What's interesting is that there's a lot of confusion about Adrian Peterson's children and their biological mothers. According to a report in Hollywood Life, Peterson has fathered eight children with six different women. While he has three children with his current partner, Ashley Brown, the other five kids are from previous partners. Ashley is the biological mother of Adrian's kids, Adrian Peterson Jr., Axyl Eugene Peterson, and Abrielle Peterson.

When the NFL suspended Adrian Peterson after he was arrested for beating his four-year-old son in a child abuse case

It was in 2014 when the NFL suspended Adrian Peterson after he was arrested in a child abuse case. The case began in May 2014, when Adrian disciplined his then four-year-old son by beating him with a switch, a thin tree branch. The punishment was so severe that the little kid had cuts, bruises, and even welts on his back, arms, legs, and buttocks. Upon reaching home, the little kid's mom took him to the hospital, where the doctor notified the authorities.

Soon after, Adrian Peterson was arrested and, after paying a USD 4,000 fine and completing 80 hours of community service, he was released on two years of probation. Another tragic anecdote related to Peterson's life is that his two-year-old son, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, was killed by his previous partner's boyfriend, Joseph Patterson, in 2013. Well, after all these tragedies, Peterson is living a steady life with his wife, Ashley Peterson, and their three kids.

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