By: LISA R. WILSON

For those of us here in San Diego, this is not good news.

Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in San Diego, authorities report. He was booked into county jail and was released by 6 a.m.

Jackson faces the misdemeanor DUI allegation as well as charges that he was driving on probation for a prior DUI. The results of his blood test are pending.

Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith issued the following statement on Jackson’s arrest:

“We’re aware of the off-the-field issue involving Vincent. Obviously we’re disappointed. We take these issues very seriously. Moving forward, we will monitor the situation and have no further comment.”

The Chargers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, January 11th, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Jackson was at his career best in the 2008 season as the Chargers’ second-leading receiver with 59 catches and 1,098 yards. He also scored 7 touchdowns.

Driving under the influence (DUI) occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit.

Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation of a car ignition locking device.

For more information on DUI, visit LawInfo’s free legal resource center.

Keep it together, Chargers!