Man hits street sign near APSU; admits to having weed and drinking “f*ck it bucket”

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25-year-old Jerry Stanton was charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, leaving the scene with damage, and driving on a suspended license after hitting a street sign near APSU and trying to flee the scene.

On October 20th, Clarksville Police Officer Michael Hickmon was traveling down College Street when he responded to what sounded like a car accident. Upon arrival Officer Hickmon observed a pickup truck on the opposite side of the road, traveling back into their lane. The truck swerved once more into the opposite lane and back, hitting a street sign that was mounted on the sidewalk. The officer also observed the vehicle leaving the scene and initiated a traffic stop between University Ave and College Street.

Jerry Stanton (MCSO)
Jerry Stanton (MCSO)

Officer Hickmon made contact with the driver who identified himself as Jerry Stanton, who spontaneously stated “I’m fucked up”. Stanton had a strong odor of alcohol as well as marijuana on his person, and bloodshot watery eyes. Stanton stated that he just left a friend’s apartment even though they advised him that he was not safe to drive home. He told the officer he drank one “fuck it bucket” which consists of 6 rums in a single drink.

Officer Hickmon asked if he could administer a field sobriety test, which Stanton consented to. The tasked were administered and to which he performed poorly. Stanton then spontaneously admitted to having marijuana on his person or the truck. A probable cause search was conducted and the officer found on the bench seat a bag of green plant-like material that field-tested positive for THC.

Jerry Stanton was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, leaving the scene with damage, and driving on a suspended license. He was later released on a $35,000 bond.




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