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Jay Cutler has stayed mostly out of the spotlight since his high-profile divorce from Kristin Cavallari, until now that is. Earlier this week, the former NFL star was arrested in Tennessee after a car accident. The charges, including gun possession and DUI, are undoubtedly serious ones. Could Cutler’s drinking be why Kristin Cavallari recently revealed that her custody arrangement with her ex-husband had changed?

Jay Cutler was arrested in Tennessee on Oct. 17

Jay Cutler had a serious run-in with law enforcement on Oct. 17. Police took the father of three into custody after a car accident. According to TMZ, the arrest took place around 5 pm after Cutler rear-ended another vehicle. The publication spoke with law enforcement officials who are familiar with the case.

Jay Cutler is seen on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Jay Cutler | BG027/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

According to the publication’s source, Cutler refused a field sobriety test after responding officers smelled alcohol on his breath and noted he was slurring his speech. He later submitted to a blood test at an area hospital. A search of his vehicle turned up two guns, including a loaded handgun and a rifle.

Cutler was booked into Williamson County Jail but didn’t spend much time behind bars. He reportedly posted his bail and was released just five hours later. It’s unclear how he got home, but he is set to face a judge in January. The incident resulted in four different charges, the most serious of which are DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

Kristin Cavallari previously discussed changes to her custody arrangement

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler announced their plans to divorce in 2020 after seven years of marriage. The couple share three children. Immediately following their divorce, Cutler and Cavallari split custody of their children. Cavallari openly discussed the custody arrangement they had come to. She and Cutler had a split schedule, and they each had the kids for a week at a time. During an early October episode of Let’s Be Honest, Cavallari revealed that the arrangement worked well during the early stages of her relationship with Mark Estes. The arrangement has since changed. She and Estes recently parted ways.  

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler during a 'Very Cavallari' Season 2 scene
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler | Jake Giles Netter/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank
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Cavallari made it sound like she spends far more time with her kids now than before, but she did not elaborate on why the arrangement had changed. Followers are now wondering if Kristin Cavallari’s new custody arrangement is connected to Cutler’s recent arrest. She has not commented on the situation yet, but the outspoken reality TV star could still speak out. The news is relatively fresh.