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.
10 On Your Side was at the scene, where they saw Stokes being put in handcuffs…