Drunk Driving DUI Law

More information is expected to be released Monday about the DUI arrest of Richmond city councilman Marty Jewell.

Police arrested Jewell after a traffic stop near Byrd Park around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, but did not elaborate on the arrest.

In a statement released to media, Jewell said, “On advice of counsel, I won’t be saying anything more until Monday. I look forward to all the facts being made public.”

Since his election in 2004, the councilman had largely enjoyed a scandal-free career; that changed when his nephew was charged in a shooting on the campus of Virginia Union University. No one was killed in that incident, but one student was wounded. Jewell stated he was shocked by the arrest which has continued to be part of the political discussion surrounding him.

Jewell was released on $500 bond. Stay with 8News for updates.