Michael Phelps was arrested for driving under the influence in Baltimore City, Maryland at 1:40 a.m., and according to reports, the Olympic swimmer's blood alcohol level was approximately twice the legal limit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority said in a statement:
    "A [MDTA] Police Officer was operating stationary radar on southbound I-395 leaving Baltimore City when a White 2014 Land Rover entered the radar’s area of influence at excessive speed (84 mph in a 45 mph zone). The officer followed the vehicle onto northbound I-95, through the tunnel and initiated an enforcement stop just beyond the tunnel’s toll plaza. Mr. Phelps was identified as the driver by his driver’s license and appeared to be under the influence. He was unable to perform satisfactorily a series of standard field sobriety tests. Mr. Phelps was cooperative throughout the process.

This is Phelps' second DUI arrest. In 2004, was charged with DUI, DWI, violation of a license restriction and failure to obey a stop sign when he was busted by local police near stopped near Salisbury University in Maryland. After striking a deal, Phelps was sentenced to 18 months probation after pleading guilty to drunk driving.

UPDATE:
Phelps released the following statement:
    "Earlier this morning, I was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speeding, and crossing double lane lines. I understand the severity of my actions and take full responsibility. I know these words may not mean much right now but I am deeply sorry to everyone I have let down."