Clarksville man arrested on Child Abuse, DUI charges

Clarksville Police arrested a man late last night accused of driving and ultimately passing out drunk with a child on board.

The report says officers were called to Ladd Drive around 11pm to the report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, they allegedly found 39-year old James Raymond of Beech St., Clarksville passed out in the drivers seat with a bottle of whiskey between his legs.

The report says there was also a five-year old boy asleep in the back seat. Raymond was arrested and charged with Child Abuse, Child Neglect, DUI and driving on a suspended license.

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12/14/2011/am