Man arrested for public intoxication after standing in roadway outside Jay’s Sports Lounge
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – A morning call for an intoxicated person outside a popular sports bar ended with a man in custody Wednesday after officers found him swaying in the middle of Richmond Highway traffic.
The incident happened around 8:35 a.m. near Jay’s Sports Lounge at 2866 Richmond Highway. According to police, a caller reported a man standing in the roadway who appeared to be under the influence.
When Sergeant J.W. Hutcheson arrived, he located the man still in the street, visibly unsteady and swaying back and forth. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
He was charged with public intoxication and transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he was held until sober.
No injuries or accidents were reported during the incident.
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Key Points
- A man was arrested Wednesday morning outside Jay’s Sports Lounge on Richmond Highway.
- Officers found him swaying in the middle of the roadway, appearing intoxicated.
- He was charged with public intoxication and held in jail until sober.