EXCLUSIVE: Video of Z104's ‘Shaggy' arrested at Virginia Beach crime scene
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A popular local radio DJ was arrested after police said he showed signs of intoxication while trying to enter a crime scene Wednesday morning.
According to officials, 43-year-old Brandon Stokes, also knows by his stage name 'Shaggy' on Norfolk-based Z104's morning show, was charged with DUI and obstruction of justice.
Police said that just after 9:30 a.m., officers encountered Stokes in the 4600 block of Honeygrove Road, saying he was showing signs of intoxication while attempting to enter a nearby crime scene, in which officers shot a man brandishing a replica handgun at them.
VBPD: Suspect brandishing replica handgun shot by officers at storage unit on Honeygrove Rd.
A spokesperson with VBPD told WAVY 10 that officers saw Stokes arrive to the scene driving a vehicle.
Court documents state that Stokes attempted to drive through the crime scene, claiming that he is allowed to drive through since he owns property near scene. Officers told Stokes multiple times he was unable to drive through the scene.
Stokes was said to have become 'belligerent' and using profane language, saying to officers at one point, 'you wanna bet?'
One of the officers at the scene noted that Stokes was slurring his words while speaking, and asked Stokes if he had been drinking.
Around an hour after officers initially placed Stokes under arrest for DUI, they conducted a breathalyzer test, which resulted in a .18 BAC — more than double the limit for driving in Virginia.
10 On Your Side was at the scene, where they saw Stokes being put in handcuffs.
Stokes has since bonded out of jail. WAVY 10 has reached out to Stokes and are waiting to hear back.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
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