On Wednesday of last week,  a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report about a man lying on the side of Highway 27 in Trion. Jerry Michael Luallen, a 32-year-old white male, was arrested for being a pedestrian under the influence in the vicinity of the Murphy Gas Station and Trion Emergency Room. Authorities were dispatched to the area after receiving calls about the man who had been observed by motorists. Upon arrival, a deputy witnessed Luallen staggering along the shoulder of Highway 27, dangerously close to oncoming traffic. Witnesses reported that cars had to come to a halt to avoid hitting Luallen, who had stumbled into the roadway. The officer approached Luallen, who displayed signs of severe intoxication, including the strong smell of alcohol on his breath, wet clothing, and slurred speech. When questioned about his alcohol consumption, Luallen’s responses were incoherent, raising concerns for his safety. Due to his inability to maintain balance and the imminent danger posed by his presence on the roadside, the deputy made the decision to arrest Luallen for Pedestrian Under the Influence. He was placed in handcuffs and transported to the local jail, where he was issued a citation for the offense.