Jay Cutler Arrested on Charges of DUI

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The retired NFL quarterback was arrested Thursday night in Franklin 

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Cutler, 41, was arrested and later released on bond Thursday night, a spokesperson with the Franklin Police Department tells PEOPLE.

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The former NFL star faces charges of DUI (first offense), possession of a handgun while under the influence, implied consent and failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision, the Franklin Police official says.

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The department says evidence at the scene suggested that Cutler "rear-ended another vehicle" and officers speaking with the former NFL star at the scene "noticed a strong odor of alcohol" on him. 

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"Cutler was also slurring his words and had blood shot eyes," Franklin Police say. "Cutler refused field sobriety tests and was taken to a local hospital where a blood sample was obtained through a blood search warrant."

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Franklin Police officers then found "two firearms in his vehicle, including a loaded pistol," the department says. Cutler was released on a $5,000 bond Thursday night.

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