HAMILTON, NY — The Colgate community was rocked last weekend when local business owner, John Jug, was arrested for a DUI. Jug was allegedly spotted by the Hamilton Police going 95 miles per hour down Broad Street when he was pulled over.
“We have low standards for traffic control,” said Officer Sam Jenkins of the Hamilton PD, “but this seemed reckless even to us.” According to Jenkins, the officer to make the arrest, Jug was unapologetic about his actions. “He was holding a clear plastic cup in one hand when I asked for his license and registration,” said Jenkins. “And he wouldn’t even hand them over until he got a selfie with me first.”
Jenkins confirmed that Jug was taken to the Hamilton Police Station but was released later that night on $500 bail, which was paid solely in $10 bills. This was the first official arrest for the Hamilton Police Department this year. It was reported that they considered celebrating at The Jug, then decided that would be inappropriate.
John Jug is well-known in the Hamilton community and students were shocked and concerned to hear about Jug’s run in with the law. Many claimed to have followed the events on Snapchat and expressed hope that the legal matters would settle without too much trouble.
Some students were especially rattled by Jug’s arrest. Freshman Max Jankowski was heard asking in Frank, “Does this mean the Jug is closed? Where are freshmen guys supposed to go this weekend?”
Luckily for Jankowski and his fellow freshmen, a statement was released via John Jug’s Snapchat story insisting that students come blackout at The Jug @ 11 as per usual. It is rumored that The Jug may even waive entrance fees in celebration of John Jug’s release, but this could not be confirmed.
Certain Colgate students have taken John Jug’s arrest as their personal call to action in the community. A GoFundMe has been set up to help Jug take care of legal fees and #freejug has been seen circulating social media. Some students have complained that there are more pressing issues that Colgate faces, but those who are behind the GoFundMe are defensive.
“After all John Jug has done for this community, this is the least we can do,” said junior Emily Bright. “I saw my chance to make a difference on this campus and I took it.”
The impact of John Jug’s DUI arrest on the Colgate community is undeniable. It has been the most closely followed case in the history of Hamilton. But through the drama and scrutiny, Colgate students remain optimistic that at least one good thing will come of Jug’s arrest: the next Jug night is guaranteed to be lit.
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