Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Phelps completes probation for drink driving
Michael Phelps (PHOTO: AFP)
Olympics 2012, Sports
June 21, 2016

Phelps completes probation for drink driving

American swim legend Michael Phelps has completed his probation for his second drink-driving violation ahead of the US Olympic trials that start this weekend and could launch him to the Rio Games.

The 18-time Olympic gold medal winner completed his probation Sunday after pleading guilty in 2014 to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A one-year prison sentence was suspended but Phelps received 18 months probation.

Phelps, who turns 31 on June 30, was suspended for six months by USA Swimming for the violation, missing the world championships in Russia as a result.

He spent 45 days in a rehabilitation facility.

Phelps says he has become a different person since overcoming drinking issues.

“I see a complete change, just living a freer, happier life,” Phelps recently said. “It’s a huge change. I don’t feel like I’m carrying weights anymore. I feel like whatever I’ve been holding inside of me, I’ve been able to get it out and start fresh. That’s a pretty incredible feeling.”

Phelps was first convicted of driving under the influence in 2004. He received 18 months probation.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

#EyeOnMelissa: Security forces evacuate from Norwood as Hurricane Melissa nears
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Security forces evacuate from Norwood as Hurricane Melissa nears
October 27, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With the arrival of Hurricane Melissa imminent, it seems the members of the security forces in Norwood, St James have taken the pr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane-force winds to begin tonight as Melissa moves over Jamaica
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Hurricane-force winds to begin tonight as Melissa moves over Jamaica
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says “catastrophic” and “life-threatening” hurricane-force wind conditions are expected to ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Holness outlines multi-layered strategy for post-Melissa recovery
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Holness outlines multi-layered strategy for post-Melissa recovery
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has outlined a multi-layered strategy for Jamaica’s quick recovery, following the passage of Hurrica...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Bachelor’s Hall main road impassable
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Bachelor’s Hall main road impassable
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are advising the motoring public that the Bachelor’s Hall main road in St Thomas has become impassable due to flooding ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: UTech suspends classes due to Hurricane Melissa
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: UTech suspends classes due to Hurricane Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of Technology says it has suspended all classes with immediate effect until further notice, in light of worsening w...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hours before Hurricane Melissa is forecast to hit the island, bringing intense wind and rain, Minister of Local Government and Com...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Health centres remain closed, hospitals open
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Health centres remain closed, hospitals open
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness says health centres across the island remain closed due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, h...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
#EyeOnMelissa: Prison visits suspended ahead of hurricane
Latest News, News
#EyeOnMelissa: Prison visits suspended ahead of hurricane
October 27, 2025
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is suspending all visits to correctional institutions with immediate effect until further notice in view...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct