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Former Buckeye quarterback, Heisman winner Troy Smith arrested

WESTERVILLE: Former Ohio State quarterback and Heisman winner Troy Smith was arrested Sunday on charges of driving under the influence and marijuana possession.

According to police, Smith was pulled over around 2:30 a.m. after an officer noticed his car didn’t have a front license plate and then was seen swerving.

Smith, 31, was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, possession of marijuana and improper display of a license plate. He was released to his girlfriend pending a hearing in Westerville mayor’s court on Wednesday.

In dashcam video provided by Westerville police, Smith is seen being asked to follow an object with his eyes, stand on one foot and walk a straight line.