Driving under the influence of alcohol is a major scourge on America’s streets. Too often, we see major accidents leading to fatalities resulting from drunk driving. The matter is even worse among the celebrity community who a constantly been looked up to maintain high standards and set examples for the rest of society to follow. As a result, when they run afoul of the law due to dumb offences such as drunk driving it creates intense outrage among the populous and even higher disappointment.

Popeye Jones Busted for DUI

Popeye Jones is yet another and joins the long list of prominent figures to be busted on charges of DUI. A mug shot of Popeye Jones was released on the internet showing him with a busted up face with signs of battering on his forehead, cheek and lips after he was forcibly taken into custody for resisting arrest.

It is alleged that Popeye Jones was pulled over on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated. This was after several motorists complained to the Richardson Police Department that there was someone driving a GMC Yukon in an unusually reckless manner. Upon the request of the investigating officer for a breathalyzer test, Popeye subsequently refused and a minor scuffle ensued between himself, a six foot-eight former ex-power forward and the arresting officer. As a result, Popeye Jones received various damages to his face while being brought down by the officer.

Conflicting stories on Popeye Jones DUI Arrest

There is no doubt about the events leading up to Popeye Jones being pulled over. Eyewitnesses alerted the police to the erratic style of his driving. Actually, they had no clue as who was behind the wheels of the GMC Yukon. Where it becomes cloudy, is in the sequence of events after he was pulled over. There were no witnesses present, so prosecutors have to go off the report submitted by the arresting officer. However, many commentators are asking if Popeye Jones case was a case of resisting arrest or one of excessive force being used because of his ethnicity. The truth will come out in when the evidence is revealed from the arresting officer’s in-car dashboard camera.

Reaction to Popeye Jones DUI Arrest

With his high status among the basketball community, there is bound to be some backlash to Popeye Jones dui arrest. We can already hear his critics saying that he should know better or that he should be given some form of punishment for putting a bad light on the sport. Many are waiting of comments from the owner of his Mavericks team Mark Cuban, who is yet to comment on the issue. Instead, he chose to hit out on those who alerted the police by asking why they care, because he is sure, they do not report every DWI case the see in Texas.