Elderly Hampton Man Arrested For Drunken Driving Again: Police Log

An elderly Hampton man was recently apprehended on charges of driving while intoxicated, marking an alleged second offense.

Hampton police apprehended the aged individual, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, on Tuesday afternoon after receiving reports of a motorist operating a vehicle erratically.

Subsequent to observation of the accused’s driving behavior, officers pulled the man over and administered a field sobriety test. The test yielded results which led to the suspect’s arrest for driving under the influence.

Upon further inquiry, it was determined that the suspect had been previously arrested for driving while inebriated, although the exact date of his prior arrest is presently unknown.

The man is currently being detained in a correctional facility and is expected to face a hearing to determine his guilt or innocence in the near future.

It remains to be seen whether the defendant will be convicted of driving while inebriated for a second time, but authorities warn that repeat offenses of this nature can carry serious legal consequences.