Drunken 27-Year-Old Injures Deputy in Rear-End Crash

Marvin Jones mugshotPhoto byPolk County Sheriff's Office

A 27-year-old man from Sebring was arrested after causing a traffic accident in South Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The incident occurred outside the southwest district station, where the suspect, identified as Jones, collided with a deputy's car at a red light.

A bystander reported that after the collision, Jones opened his car door and poured out an alcoholic beverage. The deputy involved in the accident sustained injuries but was able to detain Jones, who was driving on a business-only license due to previous offenses.

Jones was cooperative during the arrest process and registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2 on the breathalyzer, well above the legal limit. Sheriff Judd commented on the incident, saying, "This guy was drunk with a capital D."

Jones was subsequently taken into custody.