Country Music Star Randy Travis Found Lying Naked in the Road, Charged With DUI and Threatening Officers
- Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:33pm by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Country singer Randy Travis was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was found lying naked in the road near his crashed car Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Grayson County Sheriff's Office)
Country music singer Randy Travis was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and threatening officers after he was found lying naked in the street near his crashed car.
According to the Dallas Morning News, Travis was arrested just before midnight on Tuesday after a one-vehicle accident in Grayson County in far North Texas. The sheriff’s office said it received a 911 call from a witness saying a man was in the road.
Travis, 53, refused a field sobriety test and made threats against the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responding to the call, the Associated Press reported. A search warrant was obtained and a blood sample was taken at a nearby hospital.
“Travis had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath and several signs of intoxication,” a statement from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office said. “While Travis was being transported, Travis made threats to shoot and kill the troopers working the case.”
A booking photo of Travis released by theGrayson County Sheriff’s Office shows the singer sporting cuts on his face and a black eye. He left jail Wednesday morning on a $21,500 bond wearing wearing scrubs, a University of Texas ball cap and no shoes, according to the AP.
Randy Travis, far right exits the Grayson County jail with two unknown persons Wednesday Aug. 8, 2012, in Sherman, Texas, after being arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated and retaliation. Credit: AP
It’s the second arrest this year for Travis, who was cited for public intoxication in February.
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Comments (130)
Impenitent
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:08pmat least he wasn’t driving his tractor…
Report Post »do_it_all_again
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 12:56amI do hope someone will seriously reach out to him and get him the help he needs, I know it is ultimately his choice, and i pray he will choose to seek help, get clean, and get his life back on track for good.
Report Post »I also hope and pray there is someone in his life, who cares enough to really help him for the sake of saving his life, not just to get to his money, regardless of how much / little he has left.
Verceofreason
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 2:17amI’d say the one in the white shirt is his BFF.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:06pmYep, I started throwing my keys out into the deep snow in the yard before drinking that hard. I guess the snow was’nt deep enough this time of year in Tennessee.
Report Post »Flap Jackson
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 6:46pmHe was in Texas…. but thanks for your response, Mr. Beckell.
Report Post »nobull14
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:04pmRandy has had a on going problem with alcohol and drugs for quite some time now .
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:23pmYes he has. I hope he has hit bottom now. That‘s what it’s going to take for him to admit he’s got a problem and fix it.
Report Post »Max jones
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 6:32pmRandy is a strong person. I think he will be OK. He’s got my prayer. Fame must make it hard to make the fine adjustments that are needed, in times like these.
Report Post »wisehiney
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:03pmRandy, I told you so, you’ll be too gone for too long, deeper than the holler diggin up bones, on the other hand I’m gonna love you forever.
Report Post »Ravings of a lunatic planet
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:25pmNow this is funny……..your post I mean. I love everyone of those tunes btw….:)
Report Post »JBaer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:11pmOn the other hand…
:-)
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 12:23amWISENHINEY, that was a very clever post. I remember all of those old songs. In my childhood he was right up there with Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.
Report Post »pap pap
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:01pmSometimes that booze can taste pretty good but enough is enough Randy.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:00pmFirst thing that’s put a smile on my face all day!
Report Post »KENTUCKIANAPATRIOT
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:19pmWell, glad you understand!!!!! Satan fights the hardest for the BEST ones–doesn’t he? Stands to reason!! If the Devil’s not after you-one way or the other-from time to time–why, that means you are already in the wrong camp. Wrong SIDE….huh? I can see that you GET that! Then you understand how this is going to backfire on the devil’s own, and Randy’s got a whole lot of people praying for him, that otherwise would not know he needed help in the fight right now. I’m sure you also know that old saying–? You know–”People rejecting you is God directing you.” Be careful–you will reap what you sow. Know what a Prayer Chain is? Silly me!! Of course you do!!
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:36pmYes. Yes. It‘s Satan’s fault, no doubt. Poor Randy. Guy never caught a break in life. he needs and deserves our prayers, Clearly the ones we said a couple months ago didn’t take.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:45pmWango
Prayers at a minimum are every bit as effective as affirmations that self help consultants have people employ.
Prayers or affirmations for another person doesn’t hurt. If a person knows that others want them to get back on their feet, it can’t hurt.
From a religious point of view of a psychological one prayers/affirmations help/
But keep the hate up Wango. :)
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 4:11amWALKABOUT . . . That’s not hate. It’s life. That’s how it works. You get what you deserve. You get what you don’t deserve. As the old song goes, Cryin‘ won’t help you. Prayin won’t do you no good. if it did, none of us would be here.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:00pmRandy…Randy…Randy…..You crashed your car?. I thought you drove a pick-up.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:59pmSeveral signs of intoxication…being naked in public is definetly a sign…have always enjoyed Randy’s music..so sorry to hear he’s backsliding…unfortunately happens to the best of us…doesn’t it.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:07pmYeah…just hopefully not to this extent. He is being chastised, he needs to listen up and wake up! I am sure he will…eventually…
Report Post »jake-spoon
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 6:41amDrunk, lying naked in the road,If I had a nickle…
Report Post »jake-spoon
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 6:45amDrunk,lying naked in the road,why,if I only had a nickel…
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:58pmWhy don‘t these rich folks get drivers if they’re gonna drink at all??
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:17pmrich or poor
Report Post »Ravings of a lunatic planet
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:55pmRANDY????? What’s up buddy! I’m praying for you!
Report Post »Spyderco
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:53pmVery sad. He used to be a hero of mine. I thank God that he didn’t hurt anyone. What is wrong with these people who have everything they ever wanted and piss it all away?
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 12:34amBecause when you have everything you ever wanted, money, fame, beautiful women, then you have nothing to strive for. Nothing to look forward to. So you want nothing. Your life becomes empty and meaningless. There’s nothing left except the altered state of drugs and alcohol. That’s why so many celebrities and their kids are messed up, in and out of rehab. The devil called their names a long time ago.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:50pmFunny how Randy and I are so much alike – except the booze thing.
Report Post »Spyderco
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:56pmWere you naked and running from the law? Never mind, please do not answer that.
Report Post »Lothmar
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:03pm@ Spyder – Funny his lawyer said that exact same thing.
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:45pmHe could get a god song out of this,you never know.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:47pm“I found Jesus on the Jailhouse floor”
Report Post »Oh wait, George Strait already claimed that one…………
marcus_arealius
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:44pmBath salts ??
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:44pmWhen the people sold their souls to Satan, they never thought he would start collecting them so early.
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 12:40amMaybe that’s why the best of the best musicians always die young. Just wondering.
Report Post »voting-for-romney
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:43pmThe moral of this story is if you drink in public, it is to have fun with friends and have a good time, not to impair your motor skills, and if you get drunk, get a cab, or plan to stay home?
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:50pmGreat advice. But do I have to keep my clothes on too?
Report Post »Too_Far_Gone
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:42pm“Don’t Ever Sell Your Saddle” ..
Report Post »XaviorOnassis
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:42pmTime for Randy to check in to rehab. Good golly Miss Molly.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:41pmAll the talent, fame or money can’t stop anyone from becoming a lawbreaker or idiot that could have killed another in this case and no one else could be blamed.
Report Post »TROLLMONGER
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:40pmMust be nice to get paid to write crap stories like this. A real contribution to humanity, eh blazers!!!
Report Post »Too_Far_Gone
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:58pmKinda like your crap huh ?
Idiot ..
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:09pmIf you don‘t do things to break the law or lie then chances are you won’t get name in news.
Report Post »skimmer57
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 6:28pmWhen he gets out of jail he will be dual headlining with pooh pants Ted Nugent at the R.N.C. in Tampa Bay. Can hardly wait rumor has it that Bishop Mitt’s going to let Randy ride in on his dancing Olympic horse. We can only hope that Huckabee will make it on stage to bang that mean base of his. Visions of Sissy and Bobby from Lawrence Welk. It should be a real hoot-n-nanny.
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 9:56pmPoor ‘wittle’ trollmonger must be upset that there are channels on his TV that he doesn’t like to watch, which he can block or skip over and yet he still watches them just to _itch.
Report Post »LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 11:47amI see you read and commented TROLL, you moron. Liberals are pathetic.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:40pmNow thats a country song played backwards.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:39pmI wonder what demons Randy is fighting…It is a shame, he is a good man. I am praying he finds his way back to Christ, I am sure he will.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:58pmIt has got o be a woman.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:59pmTO (darn iPad keyboard)
Report Post »Wango
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:38pmAnonymous T Relevant . . . Actually, it’s probably a man. You didn’t know?
Report Post »Mr. Christian
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 5:47pmThat is such a shame for Randy and his loved ones… I hope he finds peace. I will say an extra prayer for him tonight. He’s got such a gift. I wish him the best.
Report Post »Verceofreason
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 2:27amHe’s gay.
Report Post »Everyone know that. Please.
It’s time he lived openly as a gay man.
Those are his demons.
Verceofreason
Posted on August 9, 2012 at 2:29amHe married his older female manager when the gay rumors started.
Report Post »She didn’t want to lose HER 15%.
Simonne
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:38pmEver since he left his wife for another woman, he has gone downhill.
Report Post »Too_Far_Gone
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:43pmUsually always happens like that ..
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:06pmShe maybe saying , “ See I told you ”
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:35pmDude.
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 3:35pmAnd the liberals stroke theiir ego and totally miss the point of sliden Christians in 5… 4…. 3… 2… 1….
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on August 8, 2012 at 4:15pmI’d go but please explain what “sliden Christians” means.
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