Carmelo Anthony read from a prepared statement at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday as he apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to ESPN.com.

A local Denver station has also reported that the city is looking into the possibility that Anthony received preferential treatment from police officers during his arrest.

Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson responded to the television report saying, "The fact is, Anthony was charged with a crime. He went through all procedures he was supposed to go through by the letter of the law. If that sergeant decided to go above and beyond through a personal relationship, that's his decision. I can't say there was anything wrong in the officer's actions."