Dustin Poirier was arrested in Georgia on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. He was booked at 6:38 PM and released several hours later at approximately 10:15 PM.
Dustin Poirier was arrested in Georgia on June 22, 2026, on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. The 37-year-old was booked at 6:38 PM and released approximately three and a half hours later at around 10:15 PM.
Poirier, known as "The Diamond," is one of the most accomplished lightweights in UFC history. The Lafayette, Louisiana native carries a professional record of 30-10-0 and trains out of American Top Team. A southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach, he has built his reputation as one of the sport's most prolific offensive fighters, averaging 5.24 significant strikes landed per minute at a 50 percent striking accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.15 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The charge is a misdemeanor, and Poirier was not held overnight. No further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest were included in the initial report.
