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Toronto Jays Pitching Coach Accused Of Driving Under Influence

A Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach was arrested Friday morning after speeding under the influence, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff'

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The sheriff's office said Peter Walker, 52, of Connecticut was driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone in the area of County Road 611 and Curlew Road.
The sheriff's office said Peter Walker, 52, of Connecticut was driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone in the area of County Road 611 and Curlew Road. (Pinellas Sheriff)

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — A Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach was arrested early Friday morning after speeding under the influence, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff's office said Peter Brian Walker, 52, of Quaker Hill, Connecticut, was driving 82 mph in a 45 mph zone in the area of County Road 611 and Curlew Road.

Deputies said Walker failed his field sobriety test and admitted to drinking four beers at a restaurant.

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He was charged with driving under the influence at 2:04 a.m. Friday and was released on $500 bail.

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