Phillip Phillips' mother Sheryl Phillips, who appeared on several episodes of "American Idol" during Phillip's championship run last season, was arrested for DUI earlier today.
Law enforcement officials say, an undercover unit observed Sheryl swerving her van across lanes of traffic in Albany, Georgia and pulled her over. Based on what officers observed after the stop, they had reason to believe Sheryl was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
According to law enforcement, officers administered a field sobriety test and Sheryl was unable to complete it. Cops took her into custody and transferred her to a nearby hospital, where doctors decided she was well enough to go to jail. She's currently being booked in Dougherty County.
A source close to the family states that, Phillip's parents split up last week. Phillip has has a strained relationship with his family after he refused to help them financially when their pawn shop went out of business.
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