Report: Flyers' Medvedev facing DUI, drug charges

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Evgeny Medvedev has been charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, and use or possession of drug paraphernalia, reports Laura McCrystal of Philly.com.

According to court documents, the 33-year-old is reported to have been driving with a blood alcohol content of over .16 percent, more than double the legal limit.

Medvedev was also cited for driving without a license, disregarding traffic lanes, and not using headlights.

The incident occurred in late April.

He's expected to be in court for a preliminary hearing on June 15.

With charges laid against Evgeny Medvedev he is automatically placed into the NHL/NHLPA substance abuse program.

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Medvedev is also scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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