Kevin Drew
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SYRACUSE -- A Syracuse University lacrosse player has been suspended indefinitely from the team after being charged with DWI.
Kevin Drew, a 21 year old senior, is facing several charges, including DWI and resisting arrest. Syracuse Police saw Drew was spotted driving a white Chevy Trailblazer early Monday morning on Westcott Street. An officer reported seeing Drew hit a parked car and keep going. When the officer tried to pull Drew over, he kept going for about four blocks before pulling over.
Drew was eventually arrested. He is facing numerous charges. Along with DWI and resisting arrest, Drew is also charged with speeding, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, passing a stop sign, failure to comply, and unlicensed operation.
Lacrosse coach John Desko released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying, "We are aware of what happened and fortunately no one was injured. Kevin has been indefinitely suspended from the lacrosse team. We will continue to monitor this situation moving forward and handle the matter internally."
