Peterson, who is from Palestine, Texas, remains in a Houston jail on a $1,000 bond, according to information on the Houston Police Department website.
Team spokesman Bob Hagan said Saturday that the Vikings "are aware of the situation and are gathering more information."
No further details were available on the arrest. A Houston police spokesman didn't immediately return a call from The Associated Press.
KHOU 11 News in Houston reports that Peterson was arrested in downtown Houston at 2:30 a.m., according to Pro Football Talk.