According to Sheriff Deputy Tatiana Levenar\u2019s report, Woods was \u201csweating profusely\u201d while being questioned in the back seat of a vehicle that had \u201ccool air flowing.\u201d That is when Woods stated that he was driving from his residence in Jupiter, Fla., and did not realize the vehicle in front of him had slowed because he was looking down at his cellphone.<\/p>\n
Levenar and another officer, who was also on scene, observed \u201cseveral signs of impairment\u201d while speaking to Woods.<\/p>\n
Woods then underwent a criminal DUI investigation in which he had to perform field sobriety exercises. Woods was asked if he had any medical conditions, to which he replied that he had undergone seven back surgeries and more than 20 operations on his leg. He was wearing a compression sleeve over his right knee.<\/p>\n
\u201cWoods\u2019 movement was lethargic and slow,\u201d the report read. \u201cWhile walking, I observed Woods limping and stumbling to the right \u2026 I asked Woods if he was able to perform tasks such as walking and lifting his leg, Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.\u201d<\/p>\n
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When Woods removed his sunglasses and hat, the officers reported that the golfer had bloodshot, glassy eyes. He told officers that he had not consumed any alcohol, which was consistent with the results of his breathalyzer test. Woods was then asked if he takes prescription medication.<\/p>\n
\u201cI take a few,\u201d Woods replied.<\/p>\n
Woods said that he takes medication, but the condition for which it is prescribed, as well as the name of the medication, was redacted. He also stated that he takes ibuprofen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWoods advised he took his prescription medication earlier in the morning. While speaking to Woods, I observed him to be extremely alert and talkative. Woods had hiccups during the entire investigation,\u201d the affidavit read.<\/p>\n
During sobriety exercises, Woods complied and appeared alert but had to be continually reminded of instructions. \u201cI believed that Woods\u2019 normal faculties were impaired, and he was unable to safely operate a motor vehicle,\u201d the affidavit stated.<\/p>\n
At that point, Woods was arrested and searched, where two white pills were found inside his left pants pocket. They were identified through marks and submitted as evidence.<\/p>\n
Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid taken by mouth and used as a painkiller. It\u2019s often called the discontinued brand name, Vicodin.<\/p>\n