A man was arrested for public intoxication after Summerville Police responded to a report of a man allegedly cursing at people while walking along a city street.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer Ibzan Ramirez was dispatched to 215 State Street on September 9. When the officer arrived, he reported seeing a man walking on State Street toward Hawkins Drive.
Police identified the man as Fernando Powell. According to the report, Powell gave unclear answers when asked what was going on and said he was walking to his aunt’s residence.
The officer reported detecting an odor of alcohol coming from Powell’s breath and said Powell had bloodshot and watery eyes, a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Police also reported that he was unsteady while standing and walking.
A consent search reportedly found only a black cell phone and green lighter.
The officer determined that Powell was allegedly under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was unable to safely care for himself in a public place.
Powell was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.