Man nabbed for DUI accused of trying to bribe cops

[June 25, 2009]  ATHENS, Ala. (AP) -- Athens Police Capt. Marty Bruce said a man arrested for driving under the influence faces additional charges after attempting to bribe two police officers to "go away." The man was charged Monday after officers Josh Garlen and Cortny Barksdale responded to a call about a fight.

After resolving the dispute, Garlen and Barksdale advised the 29-year-old man to walk home because he was too intoxicated to drive. Bruce said as the officers were getting ready to leave, Garlen noticed the man in his vehicle backing onto the street and stopped him.

Bruce said before arresting him for DUI, the man said he would give them $20 to go away. When they refused, he said, "OK, I will give you $100 to go away."

The man was taken to the Limestone County Jail.

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[Associated Press]

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