33-year-old James McCain was seen in a Chevy Equinox hitting mailboxes and another vehicle on Peabody Drive on July 21st. When officers made contact with McCain, he was standing outside his vehicle. McCain told officers that he had a handgun on him and let them remove it from his pocket. While speaking to McCain, officers reported that they noticed the faint smell of alcohol coming from him, as well as other signs of intoxication. When asked about it, McCain admitted that he had alcohol earlier in the day.
McCain consented to sobriety tests, but he showed signs of impairment, so he was taken into custody. During a probable cause search of McCain’s vehicle, officers found another handgun between his driver seat and center console. McCain then refused to provide a breath sample after being read implied consent. McCain was promptly transported to booking and charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving under the influence, and exercising due care.
James McCain of Fort Campbell in Clarksville, TN, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on July 21st, charged with possession of handgun while under the influence and DUI. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $5,000.
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