A Johnson County Grand Jury indicted 37-year-old James Bradley, of Paintsville, on two counts of third-degree assault, (class D felony), five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment (class D felony) and misdemeanor charges involving driving under the influence and reckless behavior, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Paintsville officers arrived at the scene and observed Bradley leaving the restaurant while noting he “could not maintain proper lane position” and was “swerving,” according to a report by the Paintsville Herald.
As Bradley neared an intersection, and “with no due regard for safety of the highway or all six passengers inside the vehicle,” disregarded the traffic control device as he entered Hwy 40, the newspaper reports.
Officers stopped the vehicle as Bradley displayed slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, and could not maintain his balance during a field sobriety test.
He was transported to Paintsville Appalachian Regional Hospital where he refused to cooperate with officers and medical staff, including standing on the hospital bed before falling and “striking both officers,” the Paintsville Herald reports.
He was charged at the time of his arrest with DUI (aggravating circumstances), five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, two counts of third-degree assault a police officer, and second-degree disorderly conduct along with traffic offenses.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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