Rams safety T.J. McDonald arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into parked car, LAPD says

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
St. Louis Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz.
St. Louis Rams strong safety T.J. McDonald (25) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Glendale, Ariz.
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WOODLAND HILLS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles Rams safety T.J. McDonald Jr. was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a parked car, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

He was arrested around 8:30 a.m. in the 20900 block of Gershwin Drive in Woodland Hills, police said.

McDonald, 25, played for the University of Southern California before he was drafted by the Rams in 2013.

The strong safety who grew up in Fresno has started in 37 games for the Rams since entering the NFL.

The Rams released the following statement: "We are aware of the incident involving T.J. McDonald this morning. We are gathering information and will have no further comment at this time."

McDonald was released on $300 bail and was scheduled to be in court on June 3.