Crime reports: Vicksburg man faces yet another DUI charge

Published 9:40 pm Tuesday, November 24, 2020

A traffic stop Monday led to the arrest of a Vicksburg man and yet another charge for driving under the influence.

Michael Brown, 30, of Vicksburg, was stopped for speeding near the intersection of Washington and Belmont Streets Monday at 4:17 p.m.

When the officer detected the odor of alcohol on his breath, Brown was transported to the police station and given a breathalyzer test. Based on the results of the test, Brown was charged with felony driving under the influence.

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Brown has two prior convictions for driving under the influence.

He was also cited for speeding and driving with a suspended license.

During his initial court appearance Wednesday, Brown received a $20,000 bond and had his case bound over to the grand jury.