Tiger Woods had ‘two loose pills in his pocket’ during a DUI arrest
Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest takes a darker turn as newly released police documents allege the golf legend had opioid pills in his pocket and showed “severe signs of impairment” after his crash. RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Newly released documents detail the moments after the rollover and paint a disturbing picture of Woods’ condition at the scene.
This is evident from an arrest affidavit obtained by TMZ SportsResponding deputies observed Woods, 50, “sweating profusely” despite being in a refrigerated patrol vehicle after his car rolled over in Florida on March 27.
Officers noted that his behavior appeared “lethargic and sluggish,” adding that he showed “severe signs of impairment” during their interaction.
When Woods removed his sunglasses, officers reported that his eyes were “bloodshot and glassy,” while the pupils were described as “extremely dilated.” At the same time, he is also said to appear “extremely alert”.
During a search of the home, officers said they discovered two loose white pills in Woods’ pants pocket, labeled “M367,” later identified as hydrocodone — a prescription opioid used for severe pain.
When Woods was asked about the drug use, he told officers, “I’ll take some.”
He also denied drinking alcohol that day, answering “none,” but admitted taking prescription medication earlier in the morning.
The golfer added that he had not used any illegal substances.
Woods agreed to perform field sobriety tests but appeared unsteady, with deputies noting that he was “limping and stumbling to the right.”
The golfer reportedly explained his physical condition by citing a long history of injuries, including seven back surgeries and more than 20 procedures on his leg.
He was also wearing a compression stocking over his right knee at the time.
Officers further noted that Woods had persistent hiccups during the interaction.
Woods allegedly told officers the crash occurred while he was distracted behind the wheel.
He claimed that he was looking at his cell phone and adjusting the radio, and did not realize that the vehicle in front of him had slowed down until it was too late to avoid a collision.
Authorities estimate the crash caused about $5,000 in damage, mostly to a trailer attached to a work truck.
Richard Taite, an experienced addiction specialist and founder of Carrara treatmentbelieves Woods’ latest arrest is part of a larger pattern.
“Tiger didn’t just lose his swing after 2009; he lost control of something in his life,” Taite told exclusively Radar.
He continued: “Whether it’s pain management, prescription medication or something else, I’m not going to speculate beyond the facts. But if the same types of incidents keep happening, it’s not bad luck. That’s a signal.”
“I’ve spent my life helping people through exactly these kinds of cycles,” he explained. “It’s not about being weak, it’s about letting something take hold of you, instead of you being in control.”
“The good news is it can be reversed. I’ve seen it thousands of times,” he added.
