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Cowboys Stadium GM arrested after concert
08:45 PM CDT on Monday, June 8, 2009
The man in charge of the new $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium was arrested after the first event there Saturday, according to the Arlington Police Department.
Cowboys Stadium General Manager Jack Hill, 53, was arrested about 3:30 Sunday morning after he was involved in a minor accident in the 1200 block of East Randoll Mill Road.
When police arrived, officers reported that Hill was slurring his words and appeared to be intoxicated. He also failed a field sobriety test, police said.
"His eyes also appeared to be red and bloodshot," Arlington police spokeswoman Tiara Ellis Richard said.
Officers thought Hill may have been under the influence and he was arrested for suspected drunk driving.
Hill was booked into the Arlington City Jail and released on $1,000 bond.
Police determined the accident, however, was not his fault. A semi-tractor pulled in front of his SUV, police said.
George Strait headlined the debut concert at the stadium Saturday night.
Hill and a team spokesperson were not available for comment Monday.
The Dallas Morning News contributed this report.
