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June 6, 2008

Chris Herren faces drug charges

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Former NBA player Chris Herren was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after police found him slumped over the wheel of his running car, which crashed into a utility pole.

Sgt. Thomas Mauretti said an officer found a hypodermic needle and a small blue bag in the car that he recognized as packaging for heroin on Wednesday. He said the officer believed the 32-year-old Herren had overdosed.

Herren was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital, where he was listed in good condition Friday. He was also charged with possession of a class A drug and reckless operation.

No court date has been set. It was not immediately clear if Herren had a lawyer.

Herren played for the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics from 1999 to 2001.

Posted by Mike McDermott  at 12:12 PM to Celtics | Permalink

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