WKU Baseball Coach Gets DUI

WKU Baseball Coach Gets DUI

WKU Baseball Coach Gets DUI: John Pawlowski, age 52, is presently the head baseball coach at Western Kentucky University.  Pawlowski previously held the head coaching position at Auburn and at the College of Charleston.  In 2009, Pawlowski lead Auburn to the most SEC victories in the history of the team.  Unfortunately that success did not carry over and Pawlowski was fired at the culmination of the 2013 baseball season.  Pawlowski played in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox in 1987 and 1988.  He pitched in eight games.  He also played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Angels.

WKU Baseball Coach Gets DUI: Pawlowski was arrested for DUI by Bowling Green Law Enforcement in late January, 2016.   Pawlowski was held in jail overnight and released from the Warren County Regional Jail on a bond of $500.00.  Pawlowski’s lawyer reported on television that Pawlowski’s breath alcohol level was 0.021 well below the 0.08 grams per 210 liters legal limit.  The police also reported that Pawlowski failed multiple sobriety tests and admitted to drinking within a hour of being stopped.  Police came into contact with Pawlowski when he stopped for police emergency lights as the car behind him was pulled over.  The original driver was found not to have been drinking and was released.  Pawlowski however had red and glassy eyes, smelled of alcohol and reported fumbled with his proof of insurance documentation.  #WKUBaseballCoachGetsDUI

It appears that Pawlowski was arrested for DUI because he attempted the field sobriety tests.  Police officers are taught that the roadside gymnastics are perfect in determining impairment.  For that reason when an older person with a low breath alcohol level attempts them the Officer believes that some substance must be impairing the older person.  The typically young officers do not factor in arthritis, joint problems, balance issues from age and other age related maladies.  We always tell people to politely decline the standardized field tests because they are not accurate and rarely help the accused.

If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI or other traffic violation in Augusta County or Staunton, contact Bob’s office immediately to set up a FREE CASE REVIEW.  You can use the preceding link, email info@BobKeefer.com or call 540.433.6906 (the number is answered 24/7.)  #WKUBaseballCoachGetsDUI