Detroit Police Spokesperson Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
Detroit Police Department spokesperson Jalon Nelson, 28, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Redford Township on July 31. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. near Telegraph and Schoolcraft roads after Redford Township police responded to calls about a…
Detroit, MI, August 24, 2026 —
Detroit Police Department spokesperson Jalon Nelson, 28, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Redford Township on July 31. The arrest followed a response by Redford Township police to calls received around 2 a.m. regarding a police vehicle parked on the grass with its emergency lights activated. The location of the incident was near Telegraph and Schoolcraft roads.
According to reports, Nelson was off-duty at the time of the incident and was found in the back of the Detroit Police vehicle. He reportedly refused to complete a field sobriety test. Subsequently, Nelson was charged with operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .17 or more.
In response to the arrest, the Detroit Police Department has placed Jalon Nelson on administrative leave. An investigation into the matter is pending.
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