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Broncos' Running Back Charged With Drunk Driving: Report

Melvin Gordon is set to be arraigned in Denver County on Nov. 13, NBC 9 News reports.

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Melvin Gordon of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 01 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Melvin Gordon of the Denver Broncos runs for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 01 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images))

DENVER — Melvin Gordon, running back for the Denver Broncos, was cited for speeding and driving under the influence on Tuesday, according to a report from NBC 9 News in Denver.

According to the report, Gordon was driving over the speed limit near 5th Avenue and Speer Boulevard when he was stopped and cited.

According to a Tweet from news outlet NFL Update, the Broncos released a statement noting they are aware of the situation.

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“We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon. Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details.”

He's set to be arraigned in Denver County Court on Nov. 13.

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