Kevin Andrew Whimpey (Photo: X)
LOGAN — A former Utah State football player has been arrested for breaking into the Aggie football stadium and driving his truck onto the field, while allegedly under the influence, according to law enforcement. Kevin Andrew Whimpey was booked Tuesday in the Cache County Jail, after police responded to a trespassing report on Merlin Olsen Field.
According to the arrest affidavit, Utah State and Logan City police received a report from a 911 caller around 8:30 a.m. Jan. 30. The citizen had witnessed a truck drive onto the field and park near the 50-yard-line. The suspect then exited the vehicle and began dancing on the field.
911 dispatch operators were able to view security cameras at the stadium and verify the caller’s report.
When officers arrived on scene, they approached the male suspect, later identified as Whimpey. He was outside the truck with the driver’s door open and the engine still running, the probable cause statement detailed.
Police report Whimpey was kneeling on a yoga mat, located at about the 50-yard-line. He allegedly exhibited signs of impairment, with slow and slurred speech.
Whimpey was taken into custody without incident. He reportedly told police he had marijuana in a bag laying on the field, and had been snorting Ketamine, a prescription drug for depression and pain management, according to the court documents.
Officers searched the backpack and located marijuana, drug paraphernalia and prescription bottles in Whimpey’s name. He later tested positive for THC. Police also found the suspect wearing an ankle monitor on his leg.
Court records show Whimpey is currently on probation after being convicted of attempted distribution of pornography, criminal mischief and damaging a jail cell. He previously served 116 days in the Utah County Jail.
Whimpey was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, criminal trespass, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, all class B misdemeanors. He is currently being held without bail.
Whimpey joined the Aggie football team in 2011 after transferring to Logan from Idaho State University. He played left tackle for four season through 2014, before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers for one season in 2015. He returned to Utah State as a radio color analyst during the 2017 season.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.