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Country star Michael Ray is arrested for DUI and drug possession

Published

December 20, 2017

Ray was arrested after a minor collision at McDonald’s, where he was subsequently charged for DUI and for possession of marijuana oil. Based on the police report, this collision took place around 3:30 a.m. in Eustis, Florida. Ray had bumped the car in front of him in the McDonald’s drive-thru line, without injuries.

The country singer, known for his chart-topping single “Kiss You in the Morning,” went on to fail several sobriety tests, and stated that he “came from a bar.” The police also noted that he had bloodshot eyes, and his speech was slurred.

Michael Ray was held in the Lake County Jail on a $6,000 bond.

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Written By Markos Papadatos

Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.