The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a 51-year-old man the night of Friday, September 6th and charged him with 4th Offense DWI. According to an affidavit of probable cause, an officer spotted a man driving without his seatbelt in the 2000 block of Bay St around 9:20pm. The officer stopped the vehicle which was being driven by Michael Jackson of Dancy Ave. in Baton Rouge. A strong odor of alcohol was detected coming from Jackson and the officer indicated in the report that Jackson was having difficulty standing up straight. The officer also noted Jackson’s eyes were red and watery. When asked if he had anything to drink tonight, Jackson responded “2 shots of whiskey and 1 beer” A standard field sobriety test was given to Jackson, which he performed poorly on. Jackson was booked and transported to the 1st District Baton Rouge Police Station on Plank Rd. where he refused a chemical test. Through research investigators learned that Jackson had 3 previous DWI arrests in February of 2011, July of 2011 and May of 2013. He was charged with 4th offense DWI, Driving Under Suspension, Reckless Operation and Seatbelt Violation. Jackson was then transported to EBR Parish Prison where is he currently being held in lieu of a $32,250 bond.
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