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30-year-old Troyvorius Brunson was seen driving under the influence while in possession of a handgun while on I-24 East on July 28th. Officers observed a vehicle that could not maintain its lane and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, officers had Brunson exit his vehicle, and while stepping out, Brunson was unsteady on his feet. Officers spoke with Brunson and noticed the strong smell of alcohol coming from his breath. During the conversation, Brunson had also admitted to officers that he was driving to Nashville and that he had been drinking with friends.
Officers then relocated Brunson to a nearby Thornton gas station to perform sobriety tests. During the tests, Brunson showed numerous indicators of impairment. After completing the tests, officers asked Brunson how many drinks he had, to which he admitted to having five to six shots. While officers were performing sobriety tests, another officer remained by Brunson’s vehicle so they could tow it away. During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers located a handgun within immediate reach of the driver in the center console. Brunson was then taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a weapon while under the influence.
Troyvorius Brunson of Hamstead Lane Murfreesboro, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 28th, charged with DUI and possession of a weapon while under the influence. He is free on a $3,000 bond.
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