Ball State defensive back Darius Conaway will not play against Army or Western Michigan, after being arrested for operating while intoxicated late Saturday night.
Conaway, 20, was pulled over at the intersection of Linden and Rex Streets, with six passengers in a five-person vehicle, according to the Muncie Police Department.
He was taken to the University Police Department after failing sobriety tests. His blood-alcohol level was a .086 before he was taken to the Delaware County Jail, according to the police report. Indiana's legal driving limit is .08.
“He made a mistake, a bad decision over the weekend,” Lembo said. “I’m disappointed, he’s disappointed, but we have high standards here and you know we don’t cut corners on that stuff, so he’s going to have to pay the price for that.”
Student Legal Services Attorney John Conner said those who are charged with OWI have an option known as Conditional Deferment. Those charged with OWI are not eligible in Delaware County for pre-trial diversion.
Driving with a BAC of .08 or greater but less than .15 is considered a class C misdemeanor. Under conditional deferment, those charged can potentially order the defendant to a drug and alcohol treatment program, according to Indiana Code 12-23-5-2. Then the charges will be dismissed.
Conaway has participated in all four games this season, amassing 11 tackles along with three pass deflections.
Conaway is the team’s nickel corner, playing behind Eric Patterson and Tyree Holder. Without Conaway in the lineup, Ball State will be looking at backups David Moore and Roy Denson to see more playing time.
Lembo said, although he sees promise in both corners, he isn’t happy about having to discipline Conaway.
“Occasionally, things happen and you represent the program, and so that comes with the territory,” Lembo said.
Ball State plays Army at noon on Saturday, and at 3 p.m, on Oct. 11 at Western Michigan.
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