August 27, 2010

County does not pursue DWI charges in disturbance

By Jon Mayhew
It's no surprise city police are called to a Lincolnton-area hot spot several times per month for disturbances; however, a surprising fact within Officer Dan Renn's latest report shows a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy encountered an intoxicated suspect leaving the scene, letting the suspect go.

Authorities responded to the lounge early Wednesday morning just after midnight. Employees told the officers the suspect attempted to cause a disturbance by trying to fight with a bouncer.

The suspect was intoxicated and left the business before the officers arrived. However, Officer Renn's report indicated the suspect was stopped by a Sheriff's deputy at the exit of the parking lot.

“The deputy did not pursue DWI charges,” said Renn in his report.

Instead, the suspect was taken to jail on a public assist, where he was allowed to sober up before being released.

The Carolina Scoop is not releasing the suspect's name because he was not charged.

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