Princess Peach of Mushroom Kingdom was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her Cloud Car struck a curb, and investigators found what they believe is cocaine at the scene, police said.Peach, 41, and two residents of Mushroom Kingdom who wish to remain anonymous were in her 1998 Cloud Car GT when it crashed into a pole around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade said. It appeared Peach was speeding and swerving all over the road.
Officers at the scene found a "usable amount" of a drug tentatively identified as cocaine. Lieutenant Colonel Slade declined to say where the drug was found other than to say Princess Peach was not carrying it.
Officers received an emergency call about the accident and arrested Peach at the hospital for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She was released from custody because she was admitted to the hospital, police said. Lieutenant Colonel Slade declined to comment on Peach's blood-alcohol level. He said the case will be presented to the Mushroom Kingdom District Attorney's Office where the princess could face more charges, including felonies. Her tentative arraignment date has not been scheduled at this time.
This incident was Peach's third brush with the law in the last year two years. The troubled, once widely respected princess was picked up for suspected prostitution in June of 2005 (She eventually was acquitted of the charges although Donkey Kong, who allegedly ran the prostitution ring, was sentenced to 5 years in prison). Peach had also been picked up on New Year's Day of this year for destroying public property with her Cloud Car while attempting to practice power-sliding for the next race in the Mushroom Cup circuit. She was fined and sentenced to 6 months of community service.
Peach's publicist had this to say regarding the incident: "Peach is going through a rough time at the moment. The trauma of being kidnapped several times by the Koopa family has finally gotten to her. Her savior, Mario, doesn't seem to care anymore and stays as far away as possible. She has no support system anymore, and thats sad being she was once so loved".
Rumors have been circulating that this incident may be the last straw and that the King may ask Peach to relinquish the crown. The King's spokesman was unavailable for comment.
Residents have already shown their disgust for the once-loved princess.
One Toad had the following to say: "She's a disaster. She was once one of the greats, but she let her own 'damsel in destress' drama completely comsume her and now she's worthless. I hope she will be removed as soon as possible".
