Lions president tests at twice legal limit for alcohol

Tom Lewand 's scheduled to be arraigned on July 12.

Lewand, 40, who has been in counseling for alcohol abuse for several months, told a sheriff's deputy he had not had a drink for a year and a half. He issued a statement Saturday night saying he was "deeply sorry" for his actions and adding, "As a person in active recovery, I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure nothing like this ever happens again."

Lewand, in his 16th year with the Detroit Lions, was attending a charity golf event in Houghton Lake, including a kickoff dinner party earlier Friday evening.

According to the police report, Lewand told a sheriff's deputy he was serving as the "designated driver" and went to the Limberlost Fine Food and Spirits in Denton Township "to pick a friend up."

The report also said Lewand then failed sobriety tests, including a heel-to-toe walk, (Calvin Johnson)balancing on one leg, and touching his finger to his nose.

Lewand had no prior drunk-driving arrests, according to the police report. According to Secretary of State records, Lewand has a valid license without restrictions. He was cited in February 2007 for speeding in Oak Park.

Lewand is subject to discipline -- including a possible fine or suspension -- under the NFL's personal conduct policy.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, speaking Sunday at the league's annual rookie symposium in Carlsbad, Calif., said he plans to talk with Lewand.

"Our policies apply to everyone: Yours truly, club presidents, players, coaches, everybody involved with the NFL," Goodell said on the NFL Network. "And I think Tom recognizes that and, of course, I will speak to him at some point in the near future. And we'll be gathering the facts. But everybody is accountable and everybody is responsible."

Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. on Sunday issued a statement in support of Lewand.