Man’s DUI charge in Biloxi upgraded to a felony
A man’s recent arrest on a DUI charge was upgraded to a felony after police found court records confirming he’s had three DUI convictions.
Biloxi police arrested Rashad D. Wright on Tuesday.
Police had arrested Wright, 26, May 28 in a traffic stop on Beach Boulevard — also known as U.S. 90 — near St. Peter’s Street. He was ticketed on charges of DUI, speeding and driving under a license suspended due to a DUI conviction.
Wright was booked at the Harrison County jail Tuesday. He was being held on a $25,000 bond set by Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain.
A fourth DUI charge carries maximum penalties of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Robin Fitzgerald: 228-896-2307, @robincrimenews
This story was originally published June 6, 2017 at 3:26 PM with the headline "Man’s DUI charge in Biloxi upgraded to a felony."