Charles Snowden, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, had a strange and troubling encounter with police last month when he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Nevada.
The incident occurred on December 9 when officers found Snowden passed out behind the wheel of his running 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Shockingly, his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit.
The Arrest and Initial Discovery
At around 11:30 pm, local authorities were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle near Rainbow Boulevard and Sunset Road in Las Vegas.
When police arrived, they discovered Snowden’s SUV teetering dangerously close to a four-foot retaining wall, with the engine still running and the car left in neutral.
Bodycam footage captured the surreal moment when officers approached the vehicle.
Snowden briefly woke up, only to drift back into sleep moments later.
Despite his disoriented state, the police managed to engage him in conversation.
Bizarre Exchange with Police
When asked what he was doing, Snowden gave an odd response, claiming he was “trying to get home.”
The officer then inquired about where he had come from, and Snowden replied, “Florida.”
This caused confusion for the officers, as Snowden had clearly not been in Florida, but was actually in Nevada.
When asked which city he was in, Snowden failed to respond and appeared to drift back to sleep, this time resting on the police car’s hood.
Evidence of Impairment and Legal Proceedings
Snowden showed clear signs of alcohol impairment—he smelled of alcohol and had difficulty standing.
His blood tests later revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19 and 0.18, well above the legal limit of 0.08 in Nevada.
Despite these findings, Snowden’s legal team has stated that he will plead not guilty to the DUI charge.
His attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, issued a statement saying they would address the matter in court.
Raiders Organization and Snowden’s NFL Journey
The Raiders organization acknowledged Snowden’s arrest but chose not to comment further, as the situation is still a legal matter.
Snowden, a 26-year-old who went undrafted out of Virginia, had just completed his first full NFL season.
Prior to joining the Raiders, he spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad in 2022.
Despite being undrafted, Snowden has managed to establish himself within the Raiders organization.