Surry Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney, charged with DUI, given six field sobriety tests, “failed them completely.”

UPDATE: NewsChannel 3 has learned new details regarding the arrest of Surry County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerald Glen Poindexter. According to a warrant obtained by NewsChannel 3’s Mike Mather, the Surry County Commonwealth’s Attorney, charged with DUI, was given six field sobriety tests, and “failed them completely.” Mike Mather is following this story, today starting First at Four.

James City County, Va. – Police arrested Surry County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerald Glen Poindexter Saturday, charging him with driving under the influence.

James City County Police say they were initially called around 3:40 p.m. for a car accident involving an intoxicated driver.

The accident took place at the Jamestown Ferry Dock on the Surry side of the James River Ferry. Investigators report that Poindexter’s car struck a curb while loading onto the ferry. Employees of the ferry tried to stop Poindexter’s car, but say he kept going and hit a car.

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