COLUMBIA, MO. -- Gary Pinkel, head football coach for the University of Missouri, was arrested on suspicion of DWI Wednesday night in Columbia.
The Boone County Sheriff's Department said deputies stopped Pinkel's vehicle around 10:15 p.m. on Keene Street, just north of Broadway.
Deputies stopped Pinkel for lane and signal violations. Deputies said they had probable cause to believe he was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and took him into custody. Deputies said Pinkel was cooperative during his arrest.
Pinkel paid a $500 bond for the DWI first offense arrest and was released from the Boone County Jail.